Essays Tagged: "family dynamics"

This Essay deals with the Gender roles and Family dynamics of the Ancient Greeks

Gender Roles and Family Dynamics in Ancient GreecePart 1Until recently, the subject of Greek society was largely igno ... iors and functions of the female population of Greece. This includes their roles in a relationship, family, and society.The evidence suggests that roles are dictated by sex. Unlike the equality of the ... would most likely result from power begotten by the female's newfound role as the "provider" of the family. The article suggests that Martian wives, such as Roni, work "brutal 100-hour weeks" and can ...

(9 pages) 95 1 3.5 Feb/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Greek Language & Literature

An Appeal for the Rights of Homosexuals

that propose homosexuality is caused by something such as hormonal imbalance, social conditioning, family dynamics, or bad experiences with the opposite sex. When we ask what causes homosexuality, im ... ople? Are they dangerous to society, or do people fear they will corrupt their children, friends or family?Many uneducated people believe that the majority of child molesters are gay men, lesbians and ...

(5 pages) 133 3 4.5 Feb/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Homosexuality

Anxiety Disorder

iety disorder? Anxiety disorders develop from several factors, including brain chemistry, genetics, family dynamics, traumatic events, and medical conditions. There have been a number of studies done ... ing serotonin and dopamine.Furthermore, not only can genetics play a part in anxiety disorders, but family dynamics can also be the sources of ones anxiety. For example, panic disorders can develop wh ...

(6 pages) 404 0 3.4 Apr/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology > Common Disorders

"Proof" a review

between genius and insanity, early success and life-long striving to surpass or equal that success, family dynamics, sibling rivalry and trust. All this different, but still combinable subjects make P ... ch other. You start to think about weather children are expected to give their dreams up for a sick family member and ask yourself how important trust is in the modern world. All in all this dramatic ...

(3 pages) 43 0 0.0 May/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

Changes in parenting

ransition to parenthood, as it is called, has transformed because of changes in society, changes in family structure and also changes in the adolescents themselves. When the times change, ways of life ... 861 and the Vietnam War in 1959, for example), industrialization, the rural to urban shift, smaller family sizes, divorce and single parenthood, it can be easily understood why these certain changes h ...

(6 pages) 120 0 0.0 Sep/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

Essay on the Change of Societies' television values throughout the years.

When family television programs first originated the values expressed in these shows were very different ... es expressed in these shows were very different from the ones we see today. We viewed three current family programs and found that each program conveys a different message to their audience. The progr ... re Girls. To fully understand these values you have to understand that each show contains different family dynamics, which directly affects the values and how they are depicted. Seventh Heaven ...

(3 pages) 28 0 4.0 Oct/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

Parenting - Dr. Spock

ng patients and their parents if he gained a greater understanding of their psychological needs and family dynamics. With the dedication and intensity that marked his every endeavor, he studied psycho ...

(2 pages) 20 0 0.0 Apr/2006

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community > Children and Youngsters

"King Lear" Essay

xt. "King Lear" can be seen in many contexts and interpreted as a political statement, a comment on family dynamics or a look at the battle of good versus evil. It can be analysed to mean different th ... It can be analysed to mean different things. It is easy to forget that "King Lear" is a play about family, but I think the play at its deepest level is commenting on family, and the changing dynamics ...

(7 pages) 24 0 0.0 Jul/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

The Inter-relation of Television and Violent Social Changes

television shape social norms or does it reflect them? Although I believe television has influenced family dynamics and has psychosocial effects, it has also become a convenient scapegoat for many of ... cess to a TV set and it was considered the greatest invention of all time. Television viewing was a family event that brought family members into the same room together to witness the miracle of black ...

(19 pages) 154 0 5.0 Mar/2007

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies

Incest and Family Structure

ists studied the functions as well as structural attributes of families, household composition, and family dynamics as did anthropological studies of the era. In addition they well thought-out other e ... at the other group does the same. For Lévi-Strauss---and this is for the most part vital for family theory (Lévi-Strauss 1971)---the incest taboo prevents the marital family from dying i ...

(2 pages) 45 0 0.0 Aug/2007

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

Changing Policy to Address Domestic Partner Benefits

alified candidates, companies are adjusting benefits packages to meet the needs of today's changing family dynamics. Most employers offer benefits, such as health and dental insurance, to their employ ... ncluding spouses and dependents. The idea of extending these benefits to employees in untraditional family arrangements, known as domestic partnerships, is a newer concept that is becoming more accept ...

(7 pages) 84 1 4.8 Nov/2007

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Human Rights

Symbolism 2

iams uses symbolism in the play to distinguish between reality and illusion. This play explores the family dynamics, delusions, and personalities of the Wingfields. This play uses symbolism as an esca ...

(4 pages) 27 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

The Glass Menagerie "Tom's Entrapment"

Glass Menagerie is a play written by Tennessee Williams. It was written in 1944 and deals with the family dynamics, delusions, and personalities of the Wingfields, a single-parent family struggling t ... m O'Connor (a gentleman caller). The play is based inside an urban apartment home in St. Louis. The family is struggling to survive and Tom is the Wingfield's only means of support. Amanda, Tom ...

(5 pages) 18 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Angela Carter                  Angela Olive Stalker was born on May

s that oppress women, her work questions ideas surrounding such diverse elements as myth of origin, family dynamics, psychoanalysis, sexuality and aggression, performance, popular culture, language, a ...

(5 pages) 2394 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Art Essays > Artists

Curiosity Killed The…

d synonymously with each other because citizens accept appearance as reality. In the past, wars and family disputes have been caused by the confusion of appearance and reality.A prime example of appea ... ough his head in his study. While this is one leading example of appearance and reality, another is family roles.Family dynamics are also an exceptional model of appearance versus reality. “Being ...

(5 pages) 17 0 5.0 May/2009

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

Family Health Nursing as a Growing Specialty

University of PhoenixThe family's health has become an important focus in healthcare today. Nursing research has moved from c ... ursing research has moved from client centered care to viewing the client within the context of the family. Changing family dynamics and functions have made an impact on its health. Researchers have w ... ts health. Researchers have written materials that give explanation to the reasons for the evolving family and its impact on society. This paper will explore family health nursing by focusing on four ...

(5 pages) 38 0 0.0 Sep/2009

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Mental Illness

iety disorders formed from numerous aspects as well as brain chemistry, genetics, traumatic events, family dynamics, and medical conditions. There have been several of researches done using MRIs which ... ing serotonin and dopamine.Furthermore, not only can genetics play a part in anxiety disorders, but family dynamics can also be the sources of ones anxiety. For example, panic disorders can develop wh ...

(3 pages) 7 0 0.0 Dec/2010

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Case Study: Response To Illness

bers. Mrs. Jones is a stay home wife and does some of the business work form home. Mr. Jones has no family and relies on his wife's sister and elder mother. The family's financial situation is describ ... just surviving month to month". This paper will explore the impact of illness on Mr. Jones and his family. An overview of the stage of illness Mr. Jones may be experiencing by evaluating internal and ...

(9 pages) 17 0 0.0 Sep/2011

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Health & Fitness