Essays and Research Papers on Issues In Sociology/Mixed

4 pages in length. The significance of John Fiske's description of popular culture as "a site of struggle" is how it draws attention to the antisocial aspect of broadly accepted social ethos. Popular culture is such that it serves to define what is not necessarily in the majority interest but rather appealing more ...

This 8 page paper comments on the policies and strategies that have been used in New York City to reduce gang violence for the last several decades and the results of those efforts. For comparison, the writer comments on how differently Los Angeles deals with this same issue. The writer than briefly comments on ...

A 4 page paper. The writer comments on the controversy of racial profiling in fighting terrorism but also demonstrates the benefits, despite the lack of articles that support this method. The writer defines profiling and how it is used in this fight against terrorism and also recognizes that profiling has been used for evil ...

A 3 page paper discussing the issue of the disparity between teacher salaries and the fact that a movie star can be paid $60 million for only a few weeks' work. The paper argues that there are 6.2 million teachers in the US and determining return on investment appears not to be possible, while ...

This 14 page paper discusses the assertion that "identity in the contemporary world is mediated by consumption and consumer choice is regarded as the key variable in transforming identity from a 'solid' to a 'liquid' condition, from one in which work and class are the main determinants to one in which identity is 'nomadic' and ...

A 3 page paper which examines the impact of print media advertising on consumerism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In seven pages this paper examines the exploitation of children for artistic purposes from a sociological perspective and makes reference to the recent controversy in Australia involving works of art featuring naked children. Six sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 3 page paper that defines and describes cultural sensitivity comparing it to stereotyping. The writer comments on how cultural sensitivity could lead to stereotyping. The paper also offers some examples of miscommunications that can occur. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

In three pages this paper discusses the continued controversy surrounding the violent content of video games and considers whether or not video game designers have a social responsibility to eliminate the gratuitous violence and abuse of women that are prevalent in video games, an entertainment market that consists predominantly of children. Four sources are ...

This 3-page paper discusses the stereotypes when it comes to sexuality among older people, focusing on Alzheimer's sufferer John O'Connor, husband of former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses the dynamics of the rational decision-making model, its pros and cons, and how useful it might be to an organization. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 22-page paper discusses how the military deals with punctuality, and how lack of punctuality can cause negative consequences, both in military and civilian life. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the vulnerable population of the developmentally disabled. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper examines piercing and tattooing. Why do people do it? Various theories are explored. The paper concludes from a social science perspective that it is merely a way to express individuality. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper that begins with general comments about aging. The writer reports what people can do to age successfully during adulthood and late adulthood. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines grand parenting today. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses urban legends, what they are, and how they spread. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper examines MTV through using a conflict, structural functionalist, and symbolic interactionist perspective. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly compares two friends who both endured childhood abuse. No bibliography.

This 3-page paper discusses the steps taken during the decision-making process. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4-page paper focuses on the importance of volunteer recruitment for nonprofit organizations. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines two disasters that have occurred recently. The disasters examined are China’s earthquake and the West Virginia mine explosion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3-page paper compares and contrasts expectancy theory with that of intrinsic motivation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper explores the contention that Facebook is profiting from accessing our private information. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper which argues that divorce is bad. Bibliography lists 3 sources.