Germany and the United States in comparative perspective
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This article compares Germany's vocational education and training-based system and the United States' school-based system. Topics include the benefits of apprenticeship programs and the role of educational systems in producing socially responsible contributors to the national economy.
Publication Name: International Journal of Sociology
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0020-7659
Year: 1999
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Uncovering collective rape: A comparative study of political sexual violence
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A pattern of sexual assaults by political groups on civilians is called collective rape. In collective rape, perpetrators are agents of the state and the victims are discriminated-against minority groups.
Publication Name: International Journal of Sociology
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0020-7659
Year: 2004
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