C/S/97. Proposal. Meeting the Needs of Library Service Users

The paper offers a power point presentation of the research proposal into the needs of library services for Health Service Executives (HSE). The aims and objectives of the research are identified; a review of the Library and Information Commission's (LIC) paper is presented; the research hypothesis is formulated; the structure and methods of the study are described.

S/M/347. Master's Dissertation. Investigation of the Relative Success or Failure of Women in Senior Positions within further Education with relevance to the Glass Ceiling Effect

The dissertation investigates the issues related to women's participation in middle and senior management examining the reasons behind their under representation in these positions in the area of further education (FE). The review of literature touches on the historical approaches to women in management within FE, the paradoxes of 'glass ceiling', 'feminism' and 'masculinity', the trends within female representation in FE, etc. A combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches is used both, in primary research (bases on questionnaires and interviews) and secondary research. The study is conducted to evaluate the importance of women career enhancement in FE. Conclusions are made about the recent trends in women participation in FE middle management positions.

S/S/121. Dissertation + Proposal. Teenage Pregnancy

The dissertation addresses the problem of education among pregnant teenagers and young mothers of compulsory school age in the UK. The literature review touches on the statistics of teenage pregnancy (TP), society's attitudes towards TP, risk factors of TP, the issues of contraception, UK legislation related to TP, etc. The methods of qualitative research are used leaning on the information provided by secondary sources. Conclusions are made about the best TP strategy to deliver support for young parents.

S/S/120. Dissertation. Positive outcomes for pregnant teenagers/young mothers? Investigation into the effects of pregnancy and young motherhood on continuing engagement in the educational system and educational attainment

The dissertation addresses the problem of education among pregnant teenagers and young mothers of compulsory school age in the UK. The literature review touches on the statistics of teenage pregnancy (TP), society's attitudes towards TP, risk factors of TP, the issues of contraception, UK legislation related to TP, etc. The methods of qualitative research are used leaning on the information provided by secondary sources. Conclusions are made about the best TP strategy to deliver support for young parents.

C/S/59. Proposal. Perspective of Gay marriages within African community in the UK

The paper offers a dissertation proposal outlining the methods that will be employed to investigate the perspectives of gay marriages within the African Community in the UK. It provides a comprehensive bibliography of academic sources intended to be utilised. It discusses the aim of the research and the methods of obtaining primary information.

S/S/101. Dissertation. A critical discussion of gender portrayal in three picture books, with a particular focus on children learning about gender

The dissertation investigates gender portrayals in children's picture books seeking to understand how children learn about gender roles and identities. The review of literature touches on the theory of gender defining the concepts of gender identity, gender role and gender stereotype. The books 'I Don't Want to Wash my Hands' by Ross, 'Farmer Duck' by Waddell, and 'Not Now, Bernard' by McKee are analysed. Conclusions are made about the effects of gender stereotypes in picture books on children.

S/S/100. Dissertation. A critical discussion of gender portrayal in three picture books, with a particular focus on children learning about gender

The dissertation examines the gender messages that children's books portray investigating the development of children's understanding of gender roles and gender identity. The literature review touches on the topics of gender, the psychological theories of children's gender development, picture books, the socialisation process of young children, the effects of gender portrayal in picture books on children, etc. Portrayals of men and women in three children's books are analysed. Conclusions are made about the ideas conveyed through these books.

S/P/212. Dissertation. Urban deprivation and the far right in the UK

The dissertation investigates whether right-wing political views in the UK are related to living conditions in deprived urban areas. A review of literature is provided on the position of the British National Party (BNP), the problem of deprivation, the history of the right wing political groups in Britain, etc. Research methods are based on primary data obtained through a questionnaire, and secondary data. Conclusions are made about the relationship between the levels of deprivation and right-wing political views, with reference to gender, income, race, etc.

S/L/135. Proposal. Testing the implementation and effectiveness of Neighbourhood Policing

The paper offers a research proposal into the origins and the effectiveness of Neighbourhood Policing (NP) providing a review of literature on NP legislation and statistics, its history in the UK, the functions of the Police Community Support Officer (PCSO), etc. The aims and objectives of the research are set; a hypothesis is proposed; research methodology is described; the limitations of the research are identified.

C/S/48. Research Proposal. An investigation into Domestic violence in minority communities in UK

Are concerns regarding domestic violence among the ethnic minorities in the UK appropriately addressed by the current policies? Or is it a case of inadequate acknowledgement of the social and religious norms among these communities for effective application of these policies? These are few of the questions based on which this research proposal is sketched out.

S/S/119. Research Proposal. The problem of teenage pregnancy in UK

The paper offers a research proposal into the problem of teenage pregnancy in the UK with the aim to provide support in educating young mothers. The objectives of the study are outlined; the methodology is defined; the research time schedule is presented; an overview of related literature is provided.

P/P/355. Dissertation. Radical youth movements of 20th century: American Weathermen and British Angry Brigade

The dissertation examines the radical youth movements of the 20th century, i.e. the American Weathermen and the British Angry Brigade. Literature is reviewed on the history of revolutionary movements in the USA, UK and the third world countries, their cultural influence within their nations, the causes of the development of violence within social youth movements, etc. Comparative analysis of both movements is performed outlining their problems, failures and impacts.

S/S/113. Proposal. Experience of Roma Gypsies in an expanding Europe

The paper suggests research into the social and cultural features of Gypsies to analyse the impact of the European political environment on their lifestyle, their claims for the rights as EU citizens, etc. The methods of the prospective research are described; its limitations are outlined; the time schedule is presented.

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