Essays and Research Papers on Issues In Sociology/Mixed

A 5 page paper. The juvenile court system was designed with the purpose of rehabilitating and treating delinquent youth. The dramatic increase in the number of violent crimes and in the degree of violence in those crimes have led many to believe the juvenile court system is too lenient and these adolescents should be tried ...

This 4 page paper defines and discusses the concept of individualism. Bellah's ideas are noted as are those of Ben Franklin. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the inequalities face by young men and young women in Britain, and how they can impact on their future life choices. The focus of the paper is school and social inequalities.

A 6 page paper. This essay looks at five countries: Rwanda, Costa Rica, Iraq, the United Kingdom and Australia. The writer reports demographic data for each country, points out the significant differences between countries, such as life expectancy and mortality rate, and discusses specific issues, such as the impact of population growth. 2 Tables included. ...

A 4 page paper which argues against David Brooks essay The Bursting Point. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper. Crisis intervention has changed a great deal since its first use in 1942. This essay provides a very brief historical commentary. The essay talks about PTSD as a consequence of trauma or crisis and the approaches found most successful. It also describes a program used in New York following the ...

A 3 page paper on patriotism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper. We not only hear about it, we feel it - the middle class is vanishing. The essay begins by justifying the fact that the middle class is disappearing. The writer discusses different issues: the effects of NAFTA, the effects of outsourcing and the effects of immigration. Statistical data included. Bibliography ...

A 3 page paper which examines modern roles of men and women in marriage, and the roles of women from traditional times of the past. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper which examines the problems scientists have when their ideas conflict with society, using the life of Galileo, as told by Bertolt Brecht, as a foundation for discussion. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper discusses both the liberal and conservative thinking with regard to the causes of poverty, and decides which seems more compelling. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page summary and examination of Mary Lyndon Shandley’s essay “Just Marriage.” No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper defines 8 terms used in sociology and discusses why they are important when examining humanity. The terms discussed are ethnocentrism, Sapir/Whorf hypothesis, bureaucracy, social Darwinism, latent functions, macro and micro analysis, positive sanctions and the three strike rule. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

6 page paper looks at the role and importance of consumption in cultural globalization discussing the theories and hypotheses proposed to explain this relationship. The paper includes examples to illustrate points raised. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

A 3 page research paper that briefly describes different modes of production. The writer defines "modes of production," using Marx and Engels, and then briefly describes modes of production, such as feudalism, capitalism and socialism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page exploration of the tenants of confidentiality as they relate to case management. This paper points out that there are instances when it is not only appropriate but mandatory that the case manager share information with others. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at the way in which the Da Vinci Code (book and film), have been consumed, looking a the reasons for its popularity, how it has been interpreted and the indirect impact it has had on tourism and the economy. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

A 3 page paper which looks at clothing and identity in examining the style of cowboys and cowgirls, or country-western clothing. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper examines unionism early in the twentieth century, and in the late nineteenth century. Problems experienced by women are highlighted. information on the Triangle Factory fire is included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines many elements and conditions of physical child abuse. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper which identifies 5 different terms based on 5 different readings. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines a hypothetical situation involving a teen and a discussion of what should be done. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper suggests that role models, not heroes, are needed in society today. Many examples are provided. Bill Gates is highlighted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing the types of economic exchanges that take place at or near a marriage. In developed economies such as that in the United States, couples are likely to open a joint checking account (or not) and agree to combine all household income among the working and middle classes. In ...

This 3 page paper discusses what conversation analysis is, the steps in teaching it and why. Examples included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.