J. L. Smith
J. L. Smith holds a B.S. in Sociology and a B.A. in Religious Studies. A writer with eclectic tastes, she finds herself engaged in topics ranging from Social Science, to television and movies, to the latest and greatest video games and gaming systems.
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Earthquake not that Scary -- at Least AfterwardAn experience of the 5.9 earthquake that struck the East Coast on August 23, 2011.Also published on:
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March Madness HaikuA haiku dedicated to March Madness - from someone who does not love basketball.
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5 Simple Tips for Reaching Your Goals and Keeping Yourself MotivatedWe all have goals, but sometimes it's hard to know where to start when trying to reach them. Here are a few tips I've discovered that make the process a whole lot easier! -
Applied Sociological Theory: Weberian Theory in Modern SocietyAn essay discussing George Ritzer's article on the McDonaldization of Contemporary Society. Both the article and this discussion attempt to show how historical sociological theory can be applied to the modern sociological world.
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The Venus of Willendorf in a Barbie Doll NationA discussion of the issues women in America face regarding beauty and body issues. -
Tainted LoveA short essay about the struggles between artist and inspiration
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The Women's Rights Movement: Spirituality and ActivismRelatively little work has been done examining the influence of spirituality and religion on the women who played such an important role in the Women's Rights Movement. This article discusses one such activist and the way in which her religion influenced her activism.
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Functionalist Definitions and Typologies of AnomieThis articles compares and contrasts the differing views of anomie presented by social theorists Emile Durkheim and Robert K. Merton.
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The Holocaust: Spiritual VoicesA short discussion of how one Jewish woman kept her belief in God alive during the tragedies of the Holocaust
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Education in America: The Tuition Voucher IssueTuition vouchers are a hot topic and have been presented as a way to improve education for American children. But are they really improving education or are they destroying it?
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Capital Punishment: The Death Penalty in AmericaIn Defense of Justice: Why America Should Not Relinquish the Death Penalty
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China's 'Only Child' - Controlling Population GrowthA discussion of China's 'only child' policy which restricts parents to having a single child.
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Articles in Sociology: War and GenderDiscussion of a "Foreign Affairs" article regarding gendered attitudes on war.
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Articles in Sociology: Multinational Corporations and Human RightsDiscussion of a "Foreign Affairs" article regarding how multinational corporations are bringing human rights to the labor forces in foreign countries.
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Articles in Sociology: Discussing the 'War on Terror'Discussion of a 'Foreign Affairs' Article Discussing the U.S. State Department's 2003 Annual Terrorism Report
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Contemporary Feminism in America: Examining "Female Chauvinist Pigs"A critical discussion of Ariel Levy's book "Female Chauvinist Pigs: Women and the Rise of Raunch Culture"
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Contemporary Patriarchy in America: Examining "The Gender Knot"Examination of modern patriarchy through discussion of Allan Johnson's book "The Gender Knot"
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Best Spots for a Romantic Dinner in Richmond, VirginiaIf you're looking for a place that will show that special someone just how you feel, here's a list of romantic dining spots in and near Richmond that will get you headed in the right direction.
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Native American Culture Perspectives - Kinaalda: The Navajo Puberty RitualThis article discusses the way in which the Navajo, or Dine, signify a young woman's passage from childhood into womanhood. -
Sociological Perspectives: What is Sociology?In the final installment of this series, we attempt to answer the questions: "What is Sociology anyway? Why bother studying it?"
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Sociological Perspectives: Motherhood vs FeminismIn this third installment, we examine gender topics in sociology through review of an article by Cathy Young.
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Sociological Perspectives: Urbanization in the Third World Vs. Urbanization in the First WorldIn this second essay in the series, I address the following question posed by Dr. Lynn D. Nelson, PhD: "How do Third World patterns of urbanization during the past several decades differ from typical urbanization patterns in the First World?"
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Sociological Perspectives: Key Structural Features in Society and Their ImplicationsThe first essay in this series examines age structure as a key structural feature of society and the implications it has in other spheres.