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Sociology

MS Powerpoint

University of Lynchburg

2017

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Exploring Victim Precipitation In Internet Crimes Against Children, Bryce L. Coulter Apr 2017

Exploring Victim Precipitation In Internet Crimes Against Children, Bryce L. Coulter

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In the past decade, reports of online child sexual exploitation have significantly increased. The purpose of this study is to explore how Internet technology has influenced the family structure resulting in the increased vulnerability of juveniles. The Family Systems theory provides rationale as to how the nurturing relationship between juvenile and parent can be reversed. The conceptualized ‘role reversal’ is characterized by parents consistently seeking nurture from their child results in the neglecting of their own child’s development. A secondary data analysis of 356 online child sexual exploitation case files from 2007 to 2014 was utilized to explore victim precipitation …


Hollywed: Product Placements In American Wedding Films, Charlotte A. Galamb Apr 2017

Hollywed: Product Placements In American Wedding Films, Charlotte A. Galamb

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My study examines wedding fashion product placement in feature films from 1989 to 2017. My research will provide a brief history of product placement as well as address expert’s understanding of the effectiveness of product placement. A study on fashions surrounding the year the film’s gown reached box offices will ask if films have a demonstrable impact on the wedding fashion industry.