The importance that people place on their leisure has received large amounts of attention from many noted sociologists. ... David Brinkerhoff and Lynn White have documented the qualification of sports as a social institution. ... Perhaps without realizing it, the meaning that Coach attaches to the character development of his players represents a key function sports provide for American society. ... Macionis has observed: Sports contribute in a variety of ways to the operation of American society. ... He also added that this is "a reward that very few people have."" ...

• Word Count: 2441
• Approx Pages: 10

All leaders to some extent use deceit to make people see their point of view. ... First is making sure that the people understand and feel empathy for the cause. Another is making sure that the people know you are serious. ... Battles take place not just on the battlefield but in homes, jobs, sports and daily life. ... Too many cruel dictators use power to advance themselves not their people. ...

• Word Count: 1544
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Drugs are how families get torn apart; it's how people lose all of their money and all of their material possessions. ... He was yelling, and cussing, and everything, and all at school where people were walking in and out of the office getting things, people I knew. ... First he started off by pawning things like stereos, kitchen wares, sports equipment, and anything else he could get his hands on. ... But at least things did not get worse than what they were because sometimes drugs can do a lot more harm, like killing people. ...

• Word Count: 1684
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Even when people see the worst in life and despair it is still possible for them to know and experience the joy of living. ... I performed well in academics, music, and sports but never tried to excel socially. ... People werent meant to be sad all the time. ... It is true that even when people see the worst in life and despair it is still possible for them to know and experience the joy of living....

• Word Count: 1549
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

With sex there are many bad ones that people can encounter, but they do not think they are the ones it happens to. ... She would not be able to play sports for at least a year, which she extremely enjoyed, and excelled at. ...

• Word Count: 1670
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

"Death of a Salesman" illustrates what most people are up against. ... He instills this on his sons with the value he places on manual work, sports, fitness and capability to handle tools and build things. ...

• Word Count: 1576
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

By looking past their so-called "perfect" marriage and see that they are two different people with two very different desires and passions and are only together to project an image of success. ... We can see that the Burnham's are really three separate people and that Jane, in particular needs to be cared for. ... Carolyn shares the same frame of mind as a lot of people. ... For Lester, the colour red also symbolises rebellion - the assertion of this individuality - so when he buys his Pontiac Firebird hot-shot sports car, it's no other colour apart from red, symbolising his re...

• Word Count: 1966
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

Boys with these type fathers are more likely to be dependent on peers, less aggressive, and have little interest in sports and other activities. ... Nwanda also feels that he can speak for other people, even without their consent. ...

• Word Count: 1967
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School