Essays and Research Papers on Issues In Sociology/Mixed

This 15 page paper reflects a descriptive study on how parental influence impacts teenage drinking. The paper begins with an abstract of the study. Sections include: problem statement that begins with data on the incidence and prevalence of alcohol use by youngsters between the ages of 12 and 20 in the U.S. These data are ...

A 10 page paper that discuses the several authors and their views on the American prison system. The authors cited are: Angela Davis, Marc Mauer, Tara Herivel and Paul Wright and Michael Foucault. The four most recent authors believe prisons, and, in fact, the justice system needs drastic reforms. Their thoughts are explained. Foucault's ideas ...

This 10 page paper reviews two books: No Shame in My Game by Katherine Newman and The War Against the Poor by Herbert Gans. Newman discusses the working poor. Three examples from Newman are provided in the essay. The issue of unionizing low-wage earners is also discussed. Gans thoughts are discussed and explained, along with ...

This 5 page paper examines Freud's Civilization and its Discontents and compares it to The Man Who Was Thursday by G.K. Chesterton. The works are examined in relation to Enlightenment era thinking. No additional sources cited.

This 7 page paper is a follow up in a series but it is also complete enough to stand alone as a plan for reducing gang activities in any town or city. The Introduction provides the most recent statistical data on gang activities in the U.S. and also includes the data for the city of ...

A 10 page paper presenting a study and concluding that the gender gap still exists, 40 years after it was being labeled as illegal through legislation. Though not included, a 4-slide PowerPoint presentation is available. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 7 page paper describes the cultural differences which may be leading to absentee parentism and divorce rates in various ethnic groups. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page exploration of the absent parent phenomena. The author explains this phenomena from a racial and a broad cultural perspective. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses elder abuse, what it is, the types of abuse and neglect. The author also reports data regarding the incidence of elder abuse in the U.S., the states that have the highest and lowest counts of reports and investigations. Demographics in terms of average age, gender and race most often abused. ...

This 4 page paper defines the concept and then argues that it is detrimental. Both sides of the argument are presented. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines and contrasts two works that look at the Armenian people. The works examined are Michael Arlen’s “Passage to Ararat” and Peter Balakian’s “Black Dog of Fate.” No additional sources cited.

This 6-page paper examines the impact of media (television, the Internet and video games) on society, children specifically. Issues examined include violence and sexual behavior. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines whether we are better off now than we were a hundred or more years ago. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 12 page paper examines ethnic differences in respect to attitudes about aging. Various issues are explored including death and dying and how retirement is embraced. A questionnaire is included. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

An 8 page critique of the contention that Americans do not criticize the so-called "new rich", contentions presented in a February 1, 2000 broadcast in which Ray Suarez interviews James Twitchell (author of "Lead us into Temptation: The Triumph of American Materialism"), Michael Saylor (CEO of Microstrategy), Jean Bethke Elshtain (professor of Philosophy and ...

This 4 page paper examines the labor movement. Various unions to rise during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries are included. This paper takes a historical look at unions and their impact on American business throughout the decades. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper responds to two general questions: Why do occupations that are more vital to the society paid so little, e.g., nursing, while occupations that are not as vital, such as financial advisors, paid so much more? Does economic theory explain this type of disparity in wages? The answer to the first question ...

A 4 page paper which examines what King meant when claiming that the universe was on the side of justice. Justice is discussed in general as well. No sources cited.

This 4 page paper evaluates this book written by Sigmund Freud. Individuality is looked at in light of civilization. No additional sources cited.

This 20 page paper provides a comprehensive overview of development between birth and age 5 with a focus on the development of self-esteem. The essay begins with a discussion of the self, what is the self, how the infant and toddler develop a sense of self, what is the existential self, the categorical self? The ...

This 3 page paper begins with the most recent data regarding juvenile crime. The writer then provides the results of studies related to causes and prevention programs. Finally, the essay presents recommendations for implementing a prevention program in the community. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper that looks at human dynamics in a work team setting. A detailed description of what is happening with a newly formed team is presented, with observations and quotes from some of the team members. The writer then turns to the barriers and obstacles that prevented the team from succeeding, including what ...

A paper which investigates the phenomenon of social darwinism, with specific reference to Spencer and Josiah Strong, and considers the connection between social darwinistic theories and those of the Nazis and similar political groups. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper opposing illegal immigration. Arguing against illegal immigration is difficult because the very stance raises the ire of well-meaning liberals and offends the sensibilities of many who are far more conservative. Further, those of us who are not of 100 percent Native American heritage are products of immigration ourselves. ...

A paper which considers the current trend for ethnic and safari themes in fashion collections, in terms of the impact of postcolonialism and postmodernism. Bibliography lists 9 sources