Essays and Research Papers on Issues In Sociology/Mixed

A 9 page paper that discusses four questions related to a friendship. The first section briefly describes the friendship in question. The writer then discusses interdependence in personal relationships, in general, and relates the concept to this particular friendship being addressed. The Dialectical Theory of Friendship is described and used to examining the target friendship. ...

A paper which considers three theories of interpersonal communication, with specific reference to the films Sleepless in Seattle and After Hours as exemplifying the different theories. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page report discusses Lincoln and Guba’s “Naturalistic Inquiry” (1985) and how it fits into the larger realm of qualitative research. The authors make the point that forms of communication that have the greatest impact in research are those that have the greatest sense of connection between researcher, subject, and audience. Lincoln and Guba clearly understand and then ...

5 pages in length. The writer discusses cultural temporality, monochronic and polychronic time, as well as technological advancement as they relate to inter-cultural communication. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 7 page paper presents the results of a students survey on non verbal communication. The survey was undertaken to assess the performance of men, in comparison to women, when reading facial expressions. The paper uses SPSS to analyse the results and present a conclusion.

A 6 page paper using two articles provided by the student. Comments from both authors are included in this essay that discusses how communication technologies and how the media impact citizens. In the first article, the author discusses the capabilities of being exposed only to news or material one wants. This could lead to ...

This 25 page paper is comprised of two parts. The major portion discusses the history of structural inequality, how systems of oppression and inequality are created and perpetuated, the systemic nature of inequality, and the value of diversity. The second and shorter part of the paper discusses structural inequality and communication skills. In this ...

This 3 page report discusses three different views of deafness: 1) a medical view which sees deafness as a medical problem to be cured; 2) a communicative view, which takes deafness to be an impediment to effective communication with others, and; 3) the cultural view, which focuses on the distinctive cultural heritage and patterns of ...

A 12 page paper that presents a hypothetical family assessment using Marilyn Friedman's model, the long form. Sections include but are not limited to Identifying data, cultural ethical Background, religious background, socio-economic status, developmental stage of family, communication, support systems, characteristics of family, neighborhood and community, mobility, healthcare functions in family and more. Bibliography ...

This 6 page paper takes a look at the effects the introduction of the personal computer has had on the entertainment industry. Also discussed is how computers are used as a form of entertainment. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing why the issue of high tech crime is increasing in seriousness. Only a few years ago, the phrase "high tech crime" referred to the theft of computer equipment or perhaps software piracy. Today's definition is much different, however. The phrase has taken on a far broader - and more threatening ...

This 10 page report discusses information technology and the fact that computing has become completely interwoven in the social fabric of life. That has meant that human society and its social institutions such as marriage and family have also been radically altered. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper examines an article written about an incident in Australia where police had beaten a suspect. The article is used as a springboard to discuss the nation of Australia and its people. How the people view the criminal justice system is the focus of this paper. No additional ...

This 5 page paper begins with an explanation of how the concept of the self-made man came into being. It was the result of stories written by Horatio Alger and it was reinforced with Russell Conwell and Ben Franklin's writings. Using the examples of Oprah Winfrey and Sam Walton, the writer illustrates how becoming a ...

Poverty Culture: In Amazing Grace (1995), Jonathan Kozol writes concerning the lives of people - the people of the South Bronx and how they live as renegades to a society that considers them 'unclean'. This 5 page paper argues that the isolation that results within a community from being locked behind their own defenses is a form of ...

This 5 page example paper provides an observation of an unfamiliar social situation. The paper, written in first person, observes a buddhist meeting and evaluates what is seen with the use of sociological theory. Systems theory and assimilation are just two of the sociological concepts explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper reviews an article written by Kevin Smith that looks at a study about ageism. In discerning the credibility of the data, various supporting sources are used. The work is summarized and critiqued. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page essay centers around observations in a park on the Fourth of July. Sociological observations are made in terms of class, ethnicity and so forth. This is written in first person. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page paper that discusses the title book. Some of the many forecasts made by Cetron and Davies are included as is part of their timeline of technological advances. The book is also critiqued in terms of its writing style, purpose, content, and audience. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 9 page paper. Freud introduced both concepts in the very early 1900s, first transference on the part of the patient and then, countertransference on the part of the therapist. The write discusses how the terms are used, what they mean and their value or lack thereof in the therapeutic environment. The writer also reports ...

This 8 page paper is written in two parts. The first part answers a series of question concerning the impact on different areas of society. The second part outlines specific terms and gives general background on influential figures, including Ramsay MacDonald, Neville Chamberlain, Winston Churchill, Stanley Baldwin and Mohandas K. Gandhi. The bibliography cites 3 ...

5 pages in length. Looks at gender bias in the workplace and how this bias flourishes in today's world with little being done to mitigate these problems. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the importance of ideologies in maintaining societal separation. This paper addresses the question of the question of how meanings of racial, class, and gender identity can be reshaped, if not removed from society? What would be necessary to make these changes? Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 1 page definition of gender stereotypes and how these stereotypes evidence themselves in the workplace. Cautions that women throughout the centuries and across all geographic boundaries have been, and undoubtedly will continue to be, viewed as inferior to men and incapable of the same occupational accomplishments. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 7 page paper highlights claims made by Cookson and Persell--as provided by a student--regarding elite preparatory schools. Authors' works are reviewed and discussed and a hypothetical school is created for purposes of discussion. Cultural capital is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.