Essays and Research Papers on Issues In Sociology/Mixed

The body, mind and spirit are all affected by the way in which aging is seen and experienced. This 5 page paper examines the life of an ordinary, Hispanic, sixty-seven year old male in terms of the issues associated with aging. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the labor movement with particular focus on the 1920s. The importance of unions is included as well as the significance of the Davis-Bacon Act. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A seven page paper which looks at the way in which self-image and self-esteem are developed, and their relevance to self-presentation techniques in impression management. Bibliography lists 4 sources

This 20 page report discusses the study of one four-year-old child’s antisocial biting behaviors, a study of her, and the recommended intervention. Single system with an ABA design is used and evaluated in terms of altering the child’s behaviors. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 8 page report discusses issues associated with euthanasia and presents an argument against the practice. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 12 page report discusses several different articles addressing issues associated with child abuse. The number of abused and neglected children in the United States has risen to more than three million (reported) cases each year and more than 1,000 U.S. children die each year at the hands of their parents or caregivers. It is ...

This 6 page paper consider why alcohol is important, The writer considers the reasons for its use, such as psychological and physiological, its' perceived value and the various uses as well as the cyclic nature of learnt behaviour. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

An 8 page paper that describes qualitative, quantitative and integrative research designs. Examples of qualitative and quantitative approaches are included. The writer then discusses why knowing the different research designs is important to clinical nurse specialists. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A five page paper which looks at the way in which theories of social work practice may be affected by the ideologies of interest groups, and how this affects increased empowerment and activism in social work.

This 10 page paper delves into the skinhead fad, and looks at where these groups are, what they stand for, and differences between them. Both racist and anti-racist factions are discussed. This paper provides a good overview of these groups, where they can be found and how they grow. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...

This 5 page report discusses the fact that children of the world are generally without rights and only have a voice when an adult speaks for them. What is all too often lost in the discussion of human rights, crimes against humanity, and the ever-increasing globalization of business and industry throughout the world are concerns, ...

A 5 page paper which examines the cultural conditions of Kenya from the hypothetical perspective of an outsider who has been living there for two years. The focus is on adjustment and adaptation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper gives an outline to the model of grounded theory, a reseach method widely used in social science research. The bibliography cites 7 sourced.

A 5 page paper which examines whether animals have minds. Similarities and differences are discussed as they relate to the mental life of humans and animals. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page report discusses journalist and political scientist Charles Murray, author of “The Bell Curve,” and his theories regarding the birth of out-of-wedlock babies, the abolition of the welfare system, and the numerous social problems inherent in American (and more recently, British) society. The writer makes the assertion that Murray’s theories are not accurate ...

8 pages in length. Since the dawn of man, people have been eating a variety of foods in order to maintain nutritive balance. Ancient man sampled an assortment of berries, foliage and animal flesh as a means by which to obtain all the necessary vitamins and minerals needed to give him energy. ...

8 pages in length. Salt has been heralded as the pillar of life, inasmuch as the human body requires this natural substance to sustain function. Although the requisite amount is fractional – approximately 0.66% -- man could not live without its life-sustaining properties. An absence of salt within the human body creates ...

5 pages in length. When comparing the socially disobedient behavior of biblical Amos with the contemporary notion of social disobedience, the student will come to the realization that while time periods might make it appear as though each approach is diverse in nature, the very essence of cause reflects as a common denominator between ...

12 pages in length. The American Psychological Association has identified six general principles that govern professional behavior: 1) competence, 2) integrity, 3) professional & scientific responsibility, 4) respect for people's rights & dignity, 5) concern for other's welfare, and 6) social responsibility. The writer develops a case study for each area as a ...

This 5 page report discusses the “myths” that exist about truck drivers and emphasizes the many contributions made to American society by the trucking industry and the men and women that “drive” it. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page report discusses street children in several Latin American nations and the lives they live in which drug use is often the only escape or pleasure they know. In some places in the world, drugs are all that matters to children who live on the street. And why should they expect something more ...

This 5 page paper begins by defining society, and then goes on to discuss the importance of dialect, and systems that exist within society. Various aspects are explored inclusive of Marx and Engels' model. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses research addressing the effects of dual-earner/income families on the members of the family. Includes data about the proportion of children in day care settings. The research regarding the effects on the children are mixed. According to some, children become more independent and benefit in other ways. According to ...

A 6 page paper which considers two representatives of popular culture for their time periods and examines similarities and differences that point out to differences in cultural assumptions that guided their creations and compares how the works reflect varieties of cultural assumptions, stereotypes, values and attitudes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

6 pages in length. Simplicity is the affirmation of the Amish, a community of people whose religious beliefs mandate them to forego ownership of modern amenities including electricity, automobiles and telephones. Their choice to eschew the conveniences of contemporary technological advancement speaks to the obvious importance of fulfilling basic needs with the standards ...