Essays and Research Papers on Issues In Sociology/Mixed

A 9 page paper which examines several police drama films, illustrating how they all address the need for social control through their own particular visions of an orderly society. The films discussed are “Seven,” “Shaft,” “Training Day,” and “The Untouchables.” Bibliography lists 9 sources.

5 pages in length. The manner by which Kukulewa villagers' ideas and experiences of "community" changed along with the transformations that took place in their local economy and government in the thirty years prior to 1983 speaks to the notion of modernity and the significant impact it has held upon this progressively fractured society. ...

6 pages in length. The Irish rejoice. Americans agonizes. The Victorians adorned their bodies. The Native Americans embrace symbolism. Modern Chinese cremates. The common denominator between and among all these cultures is the manner by which they ritualize death, an enigma of human existence that has puzzled, frustrated and ...

A 17 page paper. The incidence of workplace violence has soared in the last ten years to the point where some call it an epidemic. Based on the literature reviewed, it is safe to estimate that about 16 million people suffer some sort of violence at work each year. This paper discusses: the incidence of ...

This is a 7 page paper discussing the sociology of food and the advertising market. The sociology of food has recently been used by advertisers in the food industry so best describe the process of conforming the acceptance of food products into the needs and norms of society. While foods have different meanings that are ...

This 5 page paper considers the way in which discrimination on the basis of age is being tackled in the UK with projects such as the National Service Framework for mental health (NSF)as well as more formal measures. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

Revolving around the planning of a wedding, this 5 page paper reviews various conflict management and negotiating techniques. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

6 pages in length. The writer discusses how the Amish reflect a subculture of a broader American society that aspires to the least complicated existence possible, having created an entirely separate set of norms, values, beliefs and goals apart from its contemporary American neighbors. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 9 page overview of the various forms of assimilative pressure which have shaped the Cuban American immigrant experience. The author notes that although they live in the United States, and indeed take pride in American values and freedoms, Cuban Americans are still culturally isolated to a great degree. Never-the-less, even this tight-knit ...

A 5 page paper. Interracial marriages have dramatically increased in numbers in the last 20 years. This essay discusses this increase, the percentages of Hispanics who marry outside their group, some of the difficulties children face, and other related factors. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper look at sociology and supports the idea that it is a science. Max Weber's definition of sociology is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is an 8 page paper discussing ethnic humor and ethnic identity. Traditional ethnic identity can be defined by language, culture, religion, and race, but more and more researchers are finding that ethnic humor is becoming a part of the ethnic identity especially in those who have left their homes to live within another culture ...

This is a 5 page paper discussing different issues in relation to action research. Sample articles are also discussed. The research process called action research or participatory action research (PAR) was introduced in studies in social sciences in the late 1940s. Since then it has been used in studies on cultures and communities and is ...

A 10 page paper which examines the Rave culture as it involves social performance related to drug use, dancing, and ideologies. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the book “Hiroshima in America” by Lifton and Mitchell as it concerns the legacy of the nuclear bomb. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper that responds to specific questions regarding the content of this book by Andrew Cherlin. The questions are: Why the U.S. Census Bureau's definition of "family" is not adequate; What is the difference between the private and public family; What are four trends affecting the concept of family; How are gender roles ...

A 6 page paper which examines the issue of euthanasia. The paper focuses primarily on the sociological aspects of the issue. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which summarizes the first three chapters from “Sociology in Everyday Life” by David A. Karp and William C. Yoels. No additional sources cited.

A 7 page paper that discusses this question: Are individuals a product of society or is society a product of individuals? A paradox, for sure. The writer discusses the first recorded society of the Sumerians and explains how these ancient people created a society in Sumer. The essay goes on to mention the thoughts of ...

A 6 page paper which examines Jessica Mitford’s book “The American Way of Death Revisited” with emphasis on funeral home business and the funeral industry. Potential future changes are discussed as well. No additional sources cited.

5 pages in length. Defining the difference between a person's needs and wants requires one to examine the necessary factors that sustain that individual's existence. In other words, what is deemed necessary for that person's very survival? Clearly, the elements of food, clothing, shelter, fresh water and medical care are tantamount to ...

A 9 page paper. Cognitive behavior therapy joins two effective approaches, cognitive therapy and behavior therapy, with the objective of changing both the individual's thinking patterns and the habitual behavioral reactions to certain internal and external stimuli. All three of these models have been found to be successful in treating a plethora of conditions. At ...

A 5 page paper. The writer presents an argument that parenting may have changed but it has not resulted in more well-adjusted children. The argument is based on two articles, Building Better Dads by Jerry Adler and There's No Place Like Work by Arlie Russell Hochschild along with divorce statistics. Both authors point out that ...

This 5 page report discusses the ways in which marriage is a social problem in the modern world. To even consider marriage in the context of being a social problem goes against the majority of traditional frames of reference. However, if one is willing to suspend such a mindset, even for a brief period, it becomes possible to consider ...

A 6 page article analysis and research paper. The writer begins by analyzing the main arguments presented by Ted Fishman in an essay on video game playing that defends this practice as being non-harmful to children. Then, the writer provides a brief overview of relevant literature before offering conclusions based on this information. Bibliography lists ...