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An Analysis Of The Effect Of Urban Concentration And Occupational Structure On Wage Differentials Between Women And Men In Selected Geographic Divisions Of The United States, Susan Stickler Hession-Eaton

Graduate Thesis Collection

When attempting to explain the economics of occupational structure, income servies as the apex of discrimination. Women earn only 60% of what men earn. This statistic does not offend enough people since efforts to change the situation have provided only further resistance by women and men for improvement in the earnings split. Women tend to receive lower wage and salary earnings than men because of differences in types of jobs held, job training and continuity of work experience. Large numbers of women work in traditionally low-paying occupations and low-wage industries. Women tend to respond to their cultural up-bringing. My hypothesis …

A Study Of The Relationship Between Unemployment In Indiana And The United States, Jack W. Bell

Graduate Thesis Collection

Each state or region within the United States has certain unique and distinct characteristics that cause its economic performance to vary from that of the nation as a whole. Unemployment rates, as summary measures of unutilized manpower resources, frequently serve as a gauge of the general economic situation and social well-being. It is a well documented fact that unemployment is not evenly distributed througout the nation. For example, although 54% of the labor force is concetrated in the northeast and north central regions, they only account for 46% of the unemployment in recent years. This thesis focuses on the measurement …

The Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ) In Indiana: A Study Of The Churches And Their Leadership, James P. Johnson

Graduate Thesis Collection

This research project is a study of 227 Christian Churches (Disciples of Christ) in Indiana. These 227 churches were identified by the Regional Office of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Indiana as being fully cooperative with the work within the Region. The project was conducted in two parts or phases. Phase 1 was a study of the churches based upon statistical data which the churches reported to the Yearbook. Phase 2 was a study of the attitudes of selected leaders within these 227 churches. It should be noted in the beginning that this study does not tell the …

Factors Associated With The Urban Church Participation Of Former Members Of Rural Churches, Edwin Max Case

Graduate Thesis Collection

Several factors influence the social participation of rural migrants in urban structures according to previous studies: (1) origins, (2) education, (3) occupation, (4) auspices of migration, (5) age at migration, (6) length of residence, (7) previous migrations, (8) social mobility, (9) income, (10) geographic mobility, (11) community activities. These variables will be included in the research design of this present study.

Review of previous studies indicates that there have not been any studies conducted on the factors associated with urban church participation of former members of rural churches.

A Critical Analysis Of The Church Viewed As Struggling Within The Continuum Of Matriarchal-Patriarchal Principles, Robert C. Alexander

Graduate Thesis Collection

It is the thesis of this paper the the Church possesses traits which are characteristic of the human personality; therefore, her spiritual movement can be understood and dealt with through insights of the Oedipus Complex Theory initially described by Sigmund Freud in his discussion of personality development, greatly elaborated upon by Erich Fromm in his book, The Forgotten Language.

Characteristics Of Closed Christian Churches In Selected States, 1920-1957, Charles Beecher Barr

Graduate Thesis Collection

It is not the purpose of this study to find the answer to the question which has often been asked, "Why have so many churches closed?" Finding the answer to this question is possibly an ultimate or underlying purpose, but it is not anticipated that the study will answer the question. Very little study is given to the processes which operate to cause the demise of particular congregations. Attention is rather focused on statistical data which are easily obtainable and the attempt is made to determine which of these are significantly related to the fact of closing.

Indiana Migrants: An Open Door For The Church, William Jesse Briggs Jr.

Graduate Thesis Collection

A study of migrant workers in Indiana and their relationship with various Christian churches and programs throughout the state.

Factors In Escape--A Sociological Study Based On Escapes From The Indiana Boys' School, Joseph C. Ramsey

Graduate Thesis Collection

No abstract provided.

Marriage Trends In Madison County, Indiana 1899 To 1942, Leona Bernice Nelson

Graduate Thesis Collection

This thesis is basad on a study of the marriage license applications for Madison County, Indiana. The principal years studied were 1899, 1814, 1929, 1937, and 1942. The aim of the writer is primarily to point out the marriage trends in Madison County rather than deal with the social effects which these trends may bring.

A Comparison Of Institutional Children And Children From Natural Homes In The Same Public School, Helen Frick

Graduate Thesis Collection

This study was made for the purpose of comparing the intelligence, scholastic achievement, retardtion , educational training after the elementary school, type of employment and marital status of two groups of individals who attended the George B. Loomis School of the Public Schools of Indianapolis, Indiana in the ten-year period, 1931 to 1941. The members of one group lived in an institution under the direction of a family welfare organization while the members of group two lived in natural homes. Many from both groups are adults now.

A Comparative Study Of Non-Recidivists And Recidivists At The Indiana Boys' School, Florence B. Angell

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No abstract provided.

An Investigation Of The Present Status Of The Christian Home In America, Edward Eugene Russell

Graduate Thesis Collection

No abstract provided.

The Problem Boy Of The Indianapolis Public Schools: A Product Of Social And Domestic Pathology, Agnes Mahoney

Graduate Thesis Collection

This thesis is an attempt to discuss and to describe the study and treatment of problem boys as met in Indianapolis Public Schools and to interpret the results obtained. It is written to be helpful to others who are trying to understand children who are unhappy, worried, misbehaving, and generally poorly adjusted to life.

Delinquency Among The Negroes Of Howard County, Indiana, Ralph W. Graham

Graduate Thesis Collection

This study is an investigation of the delinquency among the Negro people of Howard County, Indiana, and the various social, economic, educational and religious factors that are within the experience of the group. The Community of Negro people within Howard County has been selected because of the proximity of the author to the group, which has made it possible to make a rather detailed and careful study within a definite field, which is believed to be fair sample of the problems in general.

An Investigation Of Certain Modern Economic Problems In The Light Of The Teachings Of Jesus, Albert T. Fitts

Graduate Thesis Collection

The purpose of this thesis is to attempt to show that the teachings of Jesus, when properly applied, will solve all industrial problems in general, and in particular, those such as were connected with the Elizabethton strike of 1929.