Essays and Research Papers on Issues In Sociology/Mixed

This 10 page paper provides a general overview of volunteering, including statistical data. The writer relies heavily on St. Francis. There is a strong link between religious affiliation and volunteering although there are other reasons that motivate people. These are discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper. This essay explores whether or not social service workers are prepared to provide the services this population needs. Do social workers need more training and education and if so, what kind? The essay also reports and discusses statistical data for the elderly. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 14 page paper looks at three social theorists; Weber, Foucault and Marx, exploring and comparing some of their ideas. The paper is written in three sections; the first section looks at Weber and discusses why he argued that capitalism as supported by the protestant ethic. The second section of the paper explores the ...

A 5 page paper. We hear a lot about being a global citizen but what does that mean. This essay explains what global citizenship means. Examples are given. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page essay/research paper that addresses this topic. In the text Taking Sides, Clashing Views in Mass Media and Society, one of the many questions explored by this volume is: Do video games encourage violent behavior? The article that answers "no" to this issue appeared in the August 6, 2005 edition of the ...

A 3 page paper which discusses five different articles pertaining to school violence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 13 page paper is based on data supplied by the student following primary research assessing the way emotional and non emotional words are remembered. The paper includes the results discussion and an analysis of the results along with a discussion and assessment of limitations. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 4 page paper that briefly discusses three populations in 30 years. The writer comments on the Chinese farmer in 2040, on software engineers and on the African parent. In each case, the writer suggests what might be happening along with what they might eat, where they might buy their groceries, their entertainment and ...

This 4-page paper discusses the impact of globalization on organizations, and vice versa, during the past decade. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper. That begins with a report of how families are different today. Statistical date are reported. The second part of the paper discusses the premise that humans are more alike than different and uses self-concept structure as the support. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses social constructivism in terms of international relations and politics. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper that discuses explanations for prison violence, reactive and proactive aggression, how the structure impacts violence and cyberspace violence. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page research paper that asserts that factors inherent to high poverty neighborhoods are detrimental to families. The writer argues that housing mobility programs that relocate families provide a possible solution. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper that explains the changes between AFDC and TANF. It reports some of the actions that have been taken by HHS. It also makes a suggestion for how to reform welfare. Statistical data included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3-page paper focuses on decision-making processes for recovery organization October Road. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at whether it is possible for civilizations to fall, or whether they simply change and transform. The different views and a discussion of both the Roman Empire and the Mayan Empire are used to assess the ideas. The paper then looks at if civilizations can fall how they may ...

This 12 page paper delineates the importance of an adopted individual having access to information about their biological parents. The paper includes a Roman Numeral outline and argues the thesis that this information is necessary from a medical and sociological perspective. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of consumerism. Consumerism surrounding the Super Bowl is analyzed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page essay that reports on aspects of an American grocery store. No bibliography is offered.

In this 3 page reaction paper, an article by Dan Linssen titled Defensive firearm legislation helps protect our citizens is discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page research paper/essay that discusses 2 topics: single versus multiple-cause explanations and the relationship between single-cause explanations and stereotypes. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper describes how to critique qualitative and quantitative social research and then concludes by discussing the advantages of combining these approaches. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 paper. Pollan’s book, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, is the catalyst for this essay. The essay identifies two issues related to food: Treatment of animals and foods omnivores eat. The advantages and disadvantages of a vegetarian diet are explained. Examples are provided regarding the cruelty of farm animals. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 16 page paper is written from the perspective of a probationary Methodist minister, reflecting on a range of issues that are relevant to the pastoral role of a minister. The issues include the importance of pastoral visits, perceptions of practitioners by church members', reasons for declining church attendance and how to care for elderly ...

This 3 page essay describes the strengths and weaknesses exhibited by a facilitator in guiding a focus group session. No sources are cited.