julie Medeiros
I am a single mom who has a degree in psychology and when not spending time with my own child, I work with at risk adolescents to better their own lives. In addition, I have an interest in writing and have freelanced as a hobby/part time job.
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Feminism: Addressing the Generational Differences in ExpressionThis piece discusses the generational contrast in how feminist messages should be conveyed, focusing not on the discrepancy, but on the importance of simply getting the message out in whatever way works.
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Diversity and the Use of Affirmative ActionThis piece discusses the efficacy of Affirmative Action and potential downfalls.
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Discrimination and the Elderly: Looking for a SolutionIn recent years more attention has been brought to the subject of elderly discrimination. This article discusses this issue and posits some potential solutions.
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Alcoholism: Disease or "Dis-ease"?This article discusses origins of alcoholism, emphasizing the concepts of genetic predisposition and life stressors.
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Exploring My "Drug of Choice":this piece discusses why many individuals are attracted to narcotic analgesics, but also addresses the many negative aspects of these dangerous drugs if used illegally.
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The AMFAR AIDS Handbook by Darrell E. Ward: A Chapter by Chapter Summary and Collection of ThoughtsThe AMFAR AIDS handbook is summarized by chapter, complimented by additional insight into the content of each.
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The Lives of Men and Women with HIV by Robert Klitzman, MDThis piece summarizes the chapters of Klitzman's book Being Positive: The Lives of Men and Women with HIV and provides additional insight into the issues of each chapter.
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Does Biology Determine Destiny? An Assessment into Biology's Contribution Towards One's FutureThis article examines how much one's biological traits determine their future, or whether environmental variables take precedence.
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Bioethics: The Morality of Older Woman Conceiving Biological ChildrenThis piece discusses the "pros" and "cons" of women conceiving at an older age, addressing issues to the mother and child on both a psychological and physical level.
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The Five Senses and Beyond: A Discussion of the Original Five Senses and an Exploration into the SixthThis article addresses the functions and basic information on the five senses and then explores the possibility of a sixth sense, presenting studies and empirical support for such a phenomenon.
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The New Subculture of American Teens: "Cutters"This article discusses the phenomenon of "cutting" by defining the behavior, exploring causes and identifying effective treatment strategies.
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A Theoretical Perspective on Substance Abuse: A Sociocultural ApproachThis paper examines substance abuse from a cultural perspective, elaborating on the factors within a society that determine its prevalence.
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The Subculture of Punk: Where Deviance is KingThis piece introduces the reader to the punk culture and addresses it as a sub-faction of society, dispelling the myths that surrounded and reviewing its common goals, mores, and other societal attributes.
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The Scarlet Letter: A Romance NovelThis article analyzes the Hawthorne's famous novel, The Scarlet Letter, presenting supporting evidence of why it is a romance (not a tragic) novel.
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X-Linked Pigmentosa: Genetic Location and OverviewThis paper discusses and defines X-Linked Pigmentosa and addresses its genus location
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Toyota Motor Corporation: Strategic AnalysisThis paper extensively explores the Strengths, Weaknesses,and all facets of business, including structure and organization of the Toyota Motor Corporation.
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Anxiety Disorders as Presented in Treatments that Work: A Textbook for CounselorsThis article summarizes the characteristics of anxiety disorders as they are presented in the textbook "Treatments that work"
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How Our Daydreaming Styles Are Associated with Our Nocturnal DreamsThis article reviews and analyzes Steven Starker's article on the psychological phenomenon of dreaming and the correlation between the daydreaming styles of individuals and its relationship with nocturnal dreaming.
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Pygmalion in Management:Traits of an Effective LeaderThis article discusses what it takes to be a successful leader, utilizing "pygmalion in management" and "the Holy Cross Fraternity" as examples of such.
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Plunkett of Tammany Hall: A Collection of SpeechesThis piece outlines the concepts of William Riordan's book "Plunkett of Tammany Hall" and discusses the theme of corruption throughout.
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The Advantage of Advances in Reproductive Science: Are Such Advances Always an Advantage?This piece discusses the issue of reproduction by scientific methods in older women
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Does "Wildness" Run in the Family?This article discusses a recent new york times piece and inquires into the question of how many traits can be traced to genetics and are there genes for many of our personality characteristics.
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Offshore Outsourcing in America's "White-Collar" Industry:This article addresses America's growing outsourcing industry and analyzes whether this is a benefit or a detriment.
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"Laissez Faire Sugar and Slavery"This article discusses Williams' piece "Laissez Faire Sugar and Slavery" and addresses his opinions of slavery and the sugar industry.
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Lawrence Lessig's "Free Culture"This article discusses Lawrence Lessig's book "Free Culture" and addresses the implications of the events he describes on society.
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Counseling Ethnically Diverse FamiliesThis article discusses the many issues that are specific to ethnically diverse families when providing therapeutic treatment.
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Drug Use in Alaska is a Geographic PhenomenonThis paper discusses the prevalence of drug use in Alaska as a function of its geographic location.
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Disorders and Dysfunction: How Personality Traits Determine Our Relationship Choices...for Better or for WorseThis piece explains how our personality traits determine the relationship choices we make and outlines the many personality disorders that present as extreme forms of the characteristics we possess.
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Alexander Hamilton and the Idea of a Monarchist's RepublicThis piece explores Alexander Hamilton and the erroneous label he bore by most as straight out monarchist.
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Ian Barbour's Religion and Science: Integration Vs. IndependenceThis article reviews the opposing viewpoints of "integration" or "independence" when it comes to science and religion, utilizing Ian Barbour's "Religion and Science" as a foundation for the article.
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Bear Stearns: A Profile of SuccessThe following piece presents a comprehensive review of Bear Stearns, a New York based investment bank and brokerage firm.
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Reincarnation, Sylvia Browne, and the Persuasion of an After-life ExistenceThere have consistently been a few questions that have timelessly taunted man and science: "What is the meaning of life?", "What is the meaning of death?" and "What comes next?" Reincarnation answers the last question and sheds light on the other two...
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Could You Be a Serial Killer's Next Victim?Who are the victims of serial killers? How do they choose their victims? Are you in one of the "high risk" categories? Read this article and put your mind at ease or find out if you should be double-bolting your doors at night...
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Flaubert's Madame Bovary: The Story of a Tragic VictimIn this character analysis of Flaubert's title character, Emma is viewed by most as a sinful, despicable, self-serving human being. I, however, ascertain that though her behavior was far from chaste, in another era she would have been a true victim.
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Living the Choice: The Humanity and Specifics of Abortion (by a Mom Who "chose")This piece discusses techniques, outcomes and various aspects of abortion. It is written from a uniquely unbiased viewpoint by a true expert: an abortion recipient, a loving mom, and a counselor for young women - all roles I fill via personal experience.