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Full-Text Articles in Sociology
Participation And Democracy East And West: Comparisons And Interpretations, Dietrich Rueschemeyer, Marilyn Rueschemeyer, Björn Wittrock
Participation And Democracy East And West: Comparisons And Interpretations, Dietrich Rueschemeyer, Marilyn Rueschemeyer, Björn Wittrock
Marilyn Rueschemeyer
No abstract provided.
Perceived Barriers To Labor Force Participation Among Welfare Recipients In West Virginia, Melissa Latimer
Perceived Barriers To Labor Force Participation Among Welfare Recipients In West Virginia, Melissa Latimer
Journal of Rural Social Sciences
This research utilizes data collected by the Children's Policy Institute (CPI) of West Virginia in 1993 to identify perceived barriers to labor force participation for families with children receiving AFDC and/or Food Stamps. By merging data on West Virginia from several county-level data sources with the CPI data, this multi-level research identifies the major barriers West Virginia welfare recipients perceive as limiting their labor force participation (i.e., as explaining their current unemployment status). This research also examines how the barriers identified vary among welfare recipients.
Geographic Information Systems: A Tool For Rural Community Research, Sarah Dewees, Timothy Collins
Geographic Information Systems: A Tool For Rural Community Research, Sarah Dewees, Timothy Collins
Journal of Rural Social Sciences
Because of their traditional application in the environmental and geological sciences, geographic information systems are not usually considered to be useful tools for rural community research or analysis. The 1990 census made socio-economic data available at the block-group level, however, and this has facilitated the mapping of socio-economic variables in small areas. Insight, explanation, and understanding can come from seeing data in their spatial context. Citizen researchers in the Jackson County, KY, Empowerment Zone used block-group level data in maps of their county to study socio-economic patterns in their communities. This paper provides an example of a way to use …
Agricultural Concentration: An Analysis By Commodity, Don E. Albrecht
Agricultural Concentration: An Analysis By Commodity, Don E. Albrecht
Journal of Rural Social Sciences
One of the most striking consequences of the industrialization of agriculture in the United States is the extent to which production is becoming increasingly concentrated on a relatively few farms. In this study, a human ecological perspective and nationwide census data at the county level from 1982, 1987, and 1992 were used to explore concentration in the dairy, hog, and beef cattle industries. Wide differences were found in the extent of concentration from commodity to commodity and from county to county. It was found that in counties where the production of one commodity is highly concentrated, the production of other …
Editor's Note, Glenn D. Israel
The Challenge Of Welfare Reform: Earnings And The Cost Of Living In Rural Kentucky, Julie N. Zimmerman, Lorraine Garkovich
The Challenge Of Welfare Reform: Earnings And The Cost Of Living In Rural Kentucky, Julie N. Zimmerman, Lorraine Garkovich
Journal of Rural Social Sciences
The passage in 1996 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunities Act may well mark the single most consequential social legislation of this decade, especially for rural southern families, for it marked a fundamental shift in the welfare system in the U.S. No longer focused on hardship relief, cash assistance now has a work-first focus, with mandatory work requirements and lifetime limits for recipients. Underlying this legislation have been four assumptions about the nature of the labor market and welfare recipients' characteristics and opportunities. This article examines the utility of these assumptions, especially in the context of the regional and …
Violence Prevention In Georgia's Rural Public Schools: Perceptions Of School Superintendents, Chet Ballard
Violence Prevention In Georgia's Rural Public Schools: Perceptions Of School Superintendents, Chet Ballard
Journal of Rural Social Sciences
A survey of school superintendents in 81 public school systems in rural Georgia was conducted to describe strategies being pursued to prevent school violence and promote a safe and disciplined learning environment. Among the surveyed superintendents, there was widespread recognition of school safety as a high priority item and evidence of use of law enforcement and technology to deter violence in schools. Descriptive data analysis suggests that school size and county economic conditions relate to school superintendents’ assessment of school safety and potential for violence. This research addresses a void in the literature on violence in rural schools and provides …
Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar
Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar
WKU Archives Records
Commencement program listing graduates.
Audubon Signature Gold Program- Conversation With Dr. Bud Smart, Dona Bentzien
Audubon Signature Gold Program- Conversation With Dr. Bud Smart, Dona Bentzien
Historical Documents
December 15, 1998 memo from Dona Bentzien to John Brooks summarizing an intial discussion with Dr. Bud Smart of Audubon International concerning the GMLC.
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Archives Records
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:
- Karen, Mattias. Fraternity Houses May Ban Alcohol
- Clark, Ryan. Cigarette Use on Rise
- Harper, Molly. Gift Means Vision Alive & Well – Gordon Ford College of Business
- Goddard, Holly. Student Government Association Passes Legislation
- Hall, Jason. Suicide Hotline Opening
- Wilson, Misty. Area Code Changing in April
- Harrison, Christy. Drunken Driving High During Holiday Season
- From Santa’s Little Helpers
- Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon re: WKU Christmas Gifts
- Leffler, Matthew. Letter Prejudged Lambdas – Evangelist, Gays
- Waggoner, Brandon. Kappa Alpha Questions Student Government Association’s Motives
- Ramge, Jim. …
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Archives Records
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:
- Harper, Molly. Gift to Transform Business College – Gordon Ford
- Harper, Molly. Ray Mendel Resigns as Regent
- Scibelli, Rick. How Great Thou Art – Kim Frusher, Nursing Homes
- Wilson, Misty & Kristina Goetz. Jody Wick Released from Jail – Arson
- Goddard, Holly. Some Student Government Association Members Upset After Group Votes Down Aid to Fraternity – Kappa Alpha
- Housing Fee Ridiculous
- Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon: WKU Milking Money Cow
- Sheldon, Kathleen. College Heights Herald House Ads Offensive
- McConathy, Katie. Student Government Association Abandoned Kappa Alphas …
Do College Students Support Multiculturalism And What's Behind Their Attitudes: Demographic, Ideology, Contact, Race Perceptions Or University Factors?, Hideko Asada
Morehead State Theses and Dissertations
A thesis presented to the faculty of the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Sociology by Hideko Asada on December 7, 1998.
Paca Agenda, December 5, 1998
Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials
Nine point agenda for the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts December 5, 1998 meeting at the Park Hyatt Hotel, Washington D.C., 3:00 pm. Box 40 Folder December 1998 PACA Meeting
A Case Against Bringing Monsters To Justice: Pinochet, Deterrence, And Personal Identity, Ibpp Editor
A Case Against Bringing Monsters To Justice: Pinochet, Deterrence, And Personal Identity, Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
This article presents a philosophical psychology case against subjecting former national leaders who allegedly committed atrocities committed while they were in power to adjudication through a criminal or civil justice system.
The Effects Of Lndividual And Social Factors On Academic Achievement And Learning Attitudes Of Male And Female Students In Mathematics, Hui-Chen Chan
The Effects Of Lndividual And Social Factors On Academic Achievement And Learning Attitudes Of Male And Female Students In Mathematics, Hui-Chen Chan
Morehead State Theses and Dissertations
A thesis presented to the faculty of the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Sociology by Hui-Chen Chan on December 3, 1998.
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Archives Records
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:
- Goddard, Holly. Student Fees Could See Annual Increase
- Wilson, Misty. Ruins of Kappa Alpha House Removed
- Wilson, Misty. Exploring Potential – Explorers, Bowling Green Police
- Harper, Molly. Regents Hold Closed Meeting
- Sisco, Scott. Athlete Alcohol Policies Under Review
- Free Speech - Evangelists
- Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon re: Thanksgiving with Darth Vader & Big Red
- Wasting Time – Regents
- Brown, James. Traffic Tickets Don’t Solve Problem
- Wilder, Bill, et al. Wilder Family Thanks Western for Love, Caring – Jason Wilder
- Holloway, Todd. Crowd’s Treatment of Preacher …
A Sociological Perspective Of The Mobile Home In Appalachian Eastern Kentucky, Travis Lance George
A Sociological Perspective Of The Mobile Home In Appalachian Eastern Kentucky, Travis Lance George
Morehead State Theses and Dissertations
A thesis presented to the faculty of the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Sociology by Travis Lance George on December 2, 1998.
Social And Cultural Influences On Nontraditional Students' Decision To Seek Higher Education, Mose Bullington
Social And Cultural Influences On Nontraditional Students' Decision To Seek Higher Education, Mose Bullington
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
The purpose of this study was to determine some of the social and cultural influences on nontraditional students' decisions to seek higher education. The thesis of this project is that nontraditional students are reacting to changes in the occupational structure of the United States. The six propositions of social exchange theory developed by George Homans were used to guide the research. A questionnaire was distributed to the entire population of full-time nontraditional undergraduate students at a comprehensive university in the Southeast. A total of 430 students over the age of 25 responded to the questionnaire. Frequency distributions and crosstabulations were …
Priviledged Servants: Community Service In Private High Schools, Ellen Clarissa Reynolds
Priviledged Servants: Community Service In Private High Schools, Ellen Clarissa Reynolds
Thesis, Dissertations, Student Creative Activity, and Scholarship
Traditionally, the school has been the primary role model for citizenship development. One method schools may use to convey the roles and models of involved citizens is through community service experiences.
Public and private schools throughout the United States include community service as part of the curriculum and/or extracurricular activities. Service promotes responsibility, a caring ethic, and growth of community. Service can improve society through individuals working together and forming a bond with one another. Service provides opportunities to witness the diverse cultures of society. Through service, students may experience affective and cognitive development, form relationships with community members, and …
Racial Prejudice And Support By Whites For Police Use Of Force : A Research Note, Steven E. Barkan, Steven F. Cohn
Racial Prejudice And Support By Whites For Police Use Of Force : A Research Note, Steven E. Barkan, Steven F. Cohn
Sociology School Faculty Scholarship
The use of force by police in a democratic society continues to be controversial. Despite the theoretical and practical importance of police use of force, little is known about the sources of public attitudes toward it. Recent research suggests that whites' approval of police use of force may derive partly from racial prejudice against African Americans. In this paper we test this possibility with data from the 1990 General Social Survey and find that negative stereotypes of African Americans contribute to whites' support for police use of excessive force. We also address the theoretical and pragmatic significance of our findings.
Factors Which Cause Families To Home School Their Children In Northeast Tennessee, Tony G. England
Factors Which Cause Families To Home School Their Children In Northeast Tennessee, Tony G. England
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The problem which this researcher investigated centered around the motivational factors which caused parents to educate their children at home. The purpose of this study was to assess the factors as perceived to cause families to home school their children. This study of home school education offered the opportunity to examine the dynamics within home schooling families as they conducted a non-traditional educational alternative. The study may provide information and insight to assist public school policy makers in considering inclusion of program components presently perceived as missing. Two home school associations in upper East Tennessee responded to a home school …
Paca Honors Weekend Tentative Agenda December 4-6, 1998
Paca Honors Weekend Tentative Agenda December 4-6, 1998
Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials
Tentative agenda for the December 1998 President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts Kennedy Center Honors Weekend. Green paper version.
Save The Date For Paca December 4-7, 1998
Save The Date For Paca December 4-7, 1998
Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials
Save the date flyer for the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts Meeting, December 4-8, 1998, Washington D.C., The Park Hyatt Hotel.
Resource Colonialism And Native Resistance: The Mining Wars In Wisconsin, Linda Marie Robyn
Resource Colonialism And Native Resistance: The Mining Wars In Wisconsin, Linda Marie Robyn
Dissertations
In recent years powerful multinational mining corporations have attempted to mine various minerals found on Indian lands in the northern region of Wisconsin. These lands are currently protected from corporate incursion by treaties between the Chippewa people and the United States government. The Chippewa are using the treaties as an obstacle to corporate access to their lands and to protect their lands from the environmental devastation that will occur from proposed mining ventures.
This case study utilizes a power-reflexive method to analyze the power of the state to control rich mineral resources known to be on reservation lands. Under examination …
Sexual Politics And Subversion: Feminist Utopia As Praxis, Jennifer Sue Boyers
Sexual Politics And Subversion: Feminist Utopia As Praxis, Jennifer Sue Boyers
Dissertations
Literary studies meets up with sociology as feminist utopian fiction Is examined for what sociologist Dorothy Smith (1990) labels normal narrative and counter-narrative articulations of gendered structures of power. The method of analytical Induction Is used both In the choosing of the four novels for study and the resulting textual analysis. Ursula Le Guln's The dispossessed (1974), Marge Plercy's Woman on the edge of time (1976), Suzy McKee Chamas's Motherllnes (1978), and Sally Miller Gearhart's The wandereround (1979) are examined for their constructions of dystopian normal narratives, as well as for their reconstructions of subversive utopian counter-narratives, both articulating gendered …
Black Women Build Community: An Examination Of The Radcliffe Black Women Oral History Project, Dawn Michelle Hinton
Black Women Build Community: An Examination Of The Radcliffe Black Women Oral History Project, Dawn Michelle Hinton
Dissertations
This study investigated the unique position of Black women in the creation of community. Narratives from the Radcliffe Black Women Oral History Project were the source of information used for this work. These 20 oral narratives were collected between 1978 and 1982 by the Schlesinger Library. The women studied were involved in various community activities and represent Black women from various social classes and geographical locations. An in-depth reading of each of the narratives identified three themes: life-informing work, community-building, and religion. The theme of life-informing work was identified because the work and community involvement of the narrators had a …
Loss Of The Lifelong Partner: Implications For Social Adaptation, Anora Ackerson Grinwis
Loss Of The Lifelong Partner: Implications For Social Adaptation, Anora Ackerson Grinwis
Dissertations
The death of a partner has long been recognized for its ability to alter the lifestyle of the survivor. This life event can be even more significant for older adults who may be facing loss in several areas of their lives simultaneously. The focus of this qualitative study is on how older adults socially reconstruct their lives following a partner's death. The social construction of reality (Berger and Luckmann, 1966) guides design and analysis. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 29 individuals following the death of a lifelong partner, described as a relationship of 45 or more years. Participants had been …
The Impact Of Women' S Traditional Caregiving Roles On Their Paid Labor Force Participation Throughout Their Lifecourse, Paulina X. Ruf
The Impact Of Women' S Traditional Caregiving Roles On Their Paid Labor Force Participation Throughout Their Lifecourse, Paulina X. Ruf
Dissertations
Since women are the majority of caregivers to older and/or disabled relatives, the increasing number of women in the labor force has meant that more caregivers are also employed. In an effort to expand our understanding of the perils and benefits of women's caregiving roles, the present study examines the impact of women's traditional caregiving roles on their paid labor force participation throughout their lives. This qualitative study involved semistructured, in-depth interviews with sixteen women (i.e., six in their 50s, four in their 60s, and six women in their 70s), to answer the question, "how do family caregiving roles cumulatively …
Max Horkheimer’S Critical Theory Of Religion:The Meaning Of Religion In The Struggle For Human Emancipation, Michael R. Ott
Max Horkheimer’S Critical Theory Of Religion:The Meaning Of Religion In The Struggle For Human Emancipation, Michael R. Ott
Dissertations
Over the past thirty years much has been written about the critical theory of society that was produced by a small group of left-wing Hegelians in the Institute of Social Research in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and in the United States. However, except for the pioneering work of Rudolf Siebert, little has been written about the critical theory of religion as a fundamental and dynamic element of the entire critical theory’s struggle for human emancipation. This study seeks to make a contribution in the development of the critical theory of religion as a corrective to the one-sided, positivistic development of …
Panther Stories: A Gendered Analysis Of The Autobiographies Of Former Black Panther Members, Monica Marie White
Panther Stories: A Gendered Analysis Of The Autobiographies Of Former Black Panther Members, Monica Marie White
Dissertations
Literature on the influences and contributions of women within the Black Panther Party has been scant. Much of the documentation is written by and is about males. This dissertation uses the autobiographies of former Black Panther members, both male and female, to explore their experiences while in the organization. Each author's political ideology and his/her perceptions of sexism and racism and distinctions in the writing style of men and women are considered. Seven single-authored autobiographies written by former Panther members were analyzed both individually and comparatively. There were similarities among all members of the group, such as their support of …