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Burger Cultures: McDonaldization And De-McDonaldization In Croatia And The U.S.
(Sociology, 2012-07-25)
The primary goal of this thesis is to contribute to critical/ social theory through food theory by examining the interactions between local (i.e., internal food trends) and delocalization/ globalization, which are external ...
An Explanation For The Non-integration Of Gay Men Into Retirment Communities
(Sociology, 2012-07-25)
This qualitative research paper explores the reasons why gay men are not integrating into retirement communities. Through extensive interviews, three major themes emerged- "not out but hiding", "the need to pass at work", ...
Ethnicization Of Politics In Afghanistan
(Sociology, 2012-07-25)
This thesis project examines the relationship between ethnic identity and politics and to explore how ethnicity has influenced the post-Taliban state building, the electoral system, and ethnic manipulations in presidential ...
Facebook Or Face-to-face? Connection And Community In A Wired World
(Sociology, 2012-07-25)
We live in a state of constant connection. Literally speaking, businesses provide free Wi-Fi connections to patrons, and smartphones allow people to connect to the Internet anywhere and everywhere. Social networking ...
The Rugged Action Hero And His Sexy Love Interest: Gender In Popular Movie Posters
(Sociology, 2012-07-25)
As a social institution, the media exert a profound influence on people's lives and shape the way people conceive gender. Although a great deal of research exists analyzing gender in the media, the area of gendered ...