Many social programs are created and overloaded due to the side effects of poverty. ... The issue of poverty in America has been widely debated especially in the 1990's when lawmakers chose to tackle the issue of welfare reform (Williams, 2006). ... As lawmakers continue to attempt to control budgets and look at ways to control government spending, social programs will continue to be removed from government budgets causing a larger reliance on private funding of social programs. ... An example of a health and human service worker being an advocate for the social justice in relation the ...

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Urbanization as a Social Problem How is urbanization negatively effecting our society? ... Another major issue being created by this social problem is the breaking of the traditional family structure. ... In the United States, the breaking of the traditional family structure is an issue that has become increasingly noticeable in recent years, particularly in urbanized areas. ... The variations of people give rise to segregation of people by race, religious practices, ethnic heritage, as well as economic and social status. Segregation often creates much tension and prejudice between social grou...

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These workers that were living off of a very small income started to organize around these issues facing them. ... We even see instances of issues with alcohol leak into the political realm with the Whiskey Ring Scandal in 1875. ... Ferguson case of 1896 touched on the issues of interstate commerce. ... Therefore, It would only make sense to see substantial social changes taking place. ... If we look closer into the social structure of these different cultures in such large cities we see h...

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Social constructionism, though, is by far the best lens to view and dialectically deconstruct destructive ideas that further inequality and disparity. The roots of inequality founded within globalization are mired in individual desires (i.e. the need to acquire wealth), but generate into a much larger issue that spans the entire continent. ... Job scarcity, poor living conditions that compound crime, violence, and drug abuse issues in these marginalized groups enhance an already problematic situation of basic survival in the American economy. ... The social construction of the personalities...

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Here we will consider hip-hops role in racial authenticity and its history of social empowerment for African-Americans, its role as a fundamental source of positive racial socialization for black youths and in what ways its elements can be utilized in classroom and therapeutic settings involving urban youth. ... African American youth stand at ground zero for issues of race, nation, gender, age and sexuality (Collins, 2006). ... This cohort embraces the beliefs of American society concerning individualism personal expression and material well being, yet also sees how social issues such as in...

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It's important as members of American society to be aware of all the issues in the criminal justice system and how our government officials handle these issues. ... The question of whether or not life sentences without parole is fair for juvenile offenders holds strong historical value because of the developmental issues that go hand in hand with the issue. ... The social problems that arise stem from the justice system's failure to recognize the benefits of following more practical reforms towards juvenile punishment and the factors that play into them. ... This research into the so...

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Assisting the Elderly Population's Quest for Independence Assisting the elderly (age 65 and older) population in maintaining their independence has become a national issue. Recognition of the social, financial, health and emotional issues involved in caring for the elderly began in the 1940's. ... Being a public health issue, it incorporates nursing and social work professionals (Netting, Huber, Paton, Kautz, 1995). ... This questionnaire is also known as the SF-36 and is most available to social workers and correlates highly with a need for additional social work interventi...

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Welfare has been and always will be an important issue in America. ... Yet, in this study there was no additional research performed to identify the social processes in order for them to be addressed. ... Worker skill level is another issue not addressed in the current or proposed reforms on welfare. ... There are other issues that attribute to a family's need for welfare. ... Until these issues are addressed, welfare will continue to be ineffective in bridging the gap between the rich and the poor. ...

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There are various ways of defining a social class depending on the author. ... They impact onto the student a high social standing. ... Attainment of higher education on the other hand has not resulted in social fluidity. ... They also have better social networks hence find it easier to access the prime jobs. ... The role of the elite schools in providing social mobility provides surprising contradictions. ...

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What is socially acceptable can be hard for children to cope with if they do not fit the "social norm" presented to them. ... Being the social creatures that we are, becoming labeled an outcast is not uplifting. ... Another factor that greatly affects gay teens is the social group which they belong to, or desire to belong to. ... Because, early on in life, it was a difficult issue causes some to forget that it isn't the only issue. ... For some, it's a topic which is still largely taboo, but it's an issue which is finally gaining some exposure. ...

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A women's ability to acquire an education as well as an opportunity to advance on a social, political and economic platform was dependent on where she lived, how wealthy and educated her father may have been and most importantly the color of her skin.1 The divide between customs and traditions were entrenched in the social hierarchies that persisted in the south. ... The institution of slavery heavily impacted the way in which women looked amongst themselves and the deprivations that were acquired by a women race and social standing. ... Issues Surrounding Women The major issues examin...

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Gossip Girl surely pushes boundaries when it comes to television and explores many social issues of the times, such as teenage alcohol abuse and promiscuous sex among minors. ... Mass media formats such as television present social realities and encourage audiences to engage. ... Despite being exceptional avenues of illustrating social issues, television dramas can be deceiving, especially with the way male and female relationships are portrayed. ... Both of these real world social issues portrayed in this television show can have negative affects on the audience who views not only Gossip Girl...

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Social inequalities also developed as cities urbanized. ... Societies are confused and frighten by the "assault on our senses" (Hall, 1994) brought about by the advent of mass media, violence, global connectivity, social issues, ecological disasters, war, famine, pestilence, and death. ... According to "Toward a More Peaceful Future," environmental issues tend to effect the poor and dispossessed rather than the economically and socially privileged. ... The physical problem may be fixed, but the emotional, or financial issue remains at hand. ... The power of creativity has b...

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The determinants for social classes are income and education, and different levels of these explain to us how separate social classes come about. ... However, due to the fact that globalization has helped reduce poverty and improved the lives of poorer citizens, our uneducated and financially challenged citizens may find ways to be better informed on political issues. ... The solutions to these issues of declining political efficacy are quite simple to come up with, but are much more difficult to enforce. ... This "party picking" could, essentially, lead to more of a majoritarian government...

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Radical is a term which can generally be described as any major event, movement, or action, which severely alters social, political or economic reforms, as a revolution can be described as an abolishment of social order or government, with the intention of creating a new system. ... In order to determine the extent of just how radical the America revolution truly was, it is crucial to consider the motivating ideological and social movements, as well as the pre-conditions leading up to the start of a revolutionary war, and the strong yearning for freedom. The stamp tax uproar led to the iss...

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The rule was of having social conservatism with a strong belief in economic development. ... The third belief was organization and effeiciency, social order was a mean of using intelligents as a guide for social and economic gain. ... It is a period when science and technology were thought capable of providing for the material wants of all and that the issue of social justice could be resolved through knowledge. ... At that time the crucial issue of the extension of slavery into the territories split the Democratic party and the Republican party. ... Both the Grange and the Alliance endorse...

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This paper will discuss an issue from each one of these general facets of society and examine how the problem was remedied. A social change that occurred was a change in working conditions. ... The response to this issue was the sixteenth amendment, which authorized a federal income tax allowing further regulation of business, and more government involvement in the direction of the economy. ... Further, taxes, by giving the government more money and power, also increased the government's ability to provide social welfare programs. ... The Progressive movement effectively administered...

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There was rapid change occurring; from growing inequality, loosening family and community ties and other various social problems. ... The political reforms that the religious inspired reformers advocated dealt with anti-slavery issues, temperance, and institutional reform. ... The women organized the Seneca Falls Convention, to demand social, political and economic equality for women. ... These reformers believed slavery was a sin and above all a serious moral issue. ... The political reforms that the religious inspired reformers advocated dealt with anti-slavery issues, temperance, and...

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The ethical, legal and moral issues of the project are far reaching. ... So much weight was given to this matter that a special, separate research program was established just to identify and analyze the ethical, legal, and social issues surrounding human genetics research. The goals of this project include: Examine the issues surrounding the completion of the human DNA sequence and the study of human genetic variation. Examine issues raised by the integration of genetic technologies and information into health care and public health activities. Examine issues raised by the integration of kn...

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The show, while warm and humorous, confronted delicate social issues, such as sensitivity due to the Second World War. ... In 1974, a series developed by Garry Marshal entitled Happy Days issued popularity to this era. ... The show became the first notable series to address racial, ethnic, and social issues within the home. ... The Bill Cosby Show confronted the social issues that pertained to a black upper class family. Both programs represented conservative issues that the majority of American families faced at this time. ...

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Eugenics is concerned with the social direction of human evolution. ... Individual abuses of cloning, however, also have social ramifications. The issue of experimentation is not dead in human cloning. ... Again, the issue of whether the child is fully human with all the same rights is at issue. ... Indeed, the issue of the division of humanity into the natural and the unnatural is a great concern. ...

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Yet today there is an outspoken minority who want to stop affirmative action not only as a legal remedy, but also as a social commitment. Now that affirmative action has led to some social changes there are those who are saying our society has gone too far in correcting racial injustice. ... Many meaningful subjects have been introduced to the world in the form of court cases that challenges the issues at hand. ... On opposition to the issue, a writer from the Washington post said this. ... Conservatives, however, see ending affirmative action as a powerful political issue. ...

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Homosexuality has always been a part of the American culture, but lately, the awareness of the issue has increased. ... The American people, much like they have in years past on other issues, have divided themselves in beliefs and opinions of the morality of homosexuality. ... The United States' view on the issue of homosexuality has transitioned and changed to be more accepting of homosexuality with much influence coming from the younger generations (The Global Divide on Homosexuality). ... A large amount of the support in the gay pride movement comes from the younger generations who hav...

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Television, as we know it today, has become a widely excepted epidemic that has profound negative effects on the development of children's social, psychological, physical, and academic well being. Many of these problems are affecting the children unconsciously and there is not enough being done about the issue. First and foremost, television has the power to be highly influential on how children behave socially. ... These are just some of the examples of how the improper quality of television can affect a child's social and psychological development. ... Another issue that needs to...

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Overall, freedom for blacks was short-lived and the issue of civil rights would continue to be fought over well into the 20th century. ... The issue of rebuilding the South was taken up by three different groups, each with their own opinions and agendas for Reconstruction. ... Thaddeus Stevens, a prominent politician and black-rights supporter, proposed a daring solution to solve the issue of land ownership and political power. ... Stevens believed that the existence of serf-like laborers working for the owners of 20,000 acre plantations could not produce equal social rights, and sought a p...

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