Essays and Research Papers on Social Problems

This 4-page paper is an analysis of "Cloning: Where do we go from here?" by Philip Elmer-Dewitt, which was published in the November 8, 1993 issue of Time magazine. The paper discusses sociological implications of the article including the purpose of cloning, how it contributes to society, how it is connected to other institutions and ...

This 8 page paper assesses a research paper called A Health Needs Assessment of Black and Minority Ethnic Children’s Needs, which was conducted in the Leeds area in the UK. The paper is in three parts. The first part looks to determine if the report make use of information from primary health care sources and ...

There is a great deal of evidence that shows children looked after by the state perform poorly at school, gaining low grades and few qualifications when compared to the general populace. This 12 page paper considers how and why this disparity in academic performance occurs and what can and is being done to improve education ...

This 9 page paper discusses the view of the State and the relationship between the State and the average citizen. Examples given from the Progressive Era through to modern era. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper applying Karl Popper’s approach to the scientific method to educational research. There is a wealth of research in education, much of it virtually worthless. For decades, it seemed that researchers turned to qualitative methods only when they could not fit hypotheses into quantitative approaches, and qualitative studies frequently were ...

A 5 page discussion of multiculturalism on today’s campuses. The author examines the professional literature on multiculturalism to emphasize that while students change to one degree or another in exposure to other cultures they also retain a tendency to cling to their own traditions and lifeways. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper examines poverty in the United States and how one can explore it through three models--conflict theory, symbolic interactionism and the functionalist perspective. These three paradigms are defined and used to analyze poverty in America. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the question of whether America is breaking apart. In Is America Breaking Apart, John Hall and Charles Lindholm considered what some view as the decline of the American culture, and assessed some of the central influences of modernity on the structure and status of the American social identity. ...

A paper which considers the relevance of ethnography and qualitative research to the analysis of wider social issues as well as to the observation of cultural lifestyles. Bibliography lists 6 sources

A 14 page paper which examines this issue from a primarily sociological perspective, including current trends and such problems associated with living alone such as depression and alcoholism. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of three principle sociological elements: technological determinism, social shaping and social construction. Theorists have considered the issue of technological determinism as a means of considering who uses technology, how it is used, and how it is created in consideration of utility. These elements are related ...

This 4 page paper examines the problem of college drinking and why it is a social problem. The concept of the social problem is examined in this paper suitable for an introductory course in sociology. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page collection of abstracts from articles relating to the correlation which exists between child abuse and poverty. Starting with a book on the subject by Besharov and Laumann (2001) which provides an extensive investigation of the subject, this paper reviews several different aspects of the correlation between child abuse and poverty. ...

An 11 page paper presenting and discussing an experiment in which a family of five limited its total food budget to that specified by the 2004 U.S. poverty-level food budget. Most of the paper discusses the family’s experience during the week and its normal approach to its food budget. The family lives in ...

A 7 page overview of the concept of vulnerability in relation to the propensity to use illicit drugs. This paper provides an overview of the concept, identifying dependent and independent variables. A distinction is made between sociological and physiological/psychological vulnerability factor. The need for additional research is emphasized. Bibliography lists 5 ...

A 3 page exploration of the factors which make global poverty relevant to Americans. Poverty has direct association not only with the exhaustion of world resources but also with deep festering discontent which can ultimately result in direct problems for Americans. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page report discusses the question of whether or not society should assume more responsibility for homeless people. The author presents the argument that attitudes need to change regarding homelessness so that a society considers it a basic human rights violation rather than a welfare issue. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview and critique of this compelling book that points to the trend of media blowing things out of proportion. The author is a sociologist. Specific examples are provided. No additional sources cited.

A 15 page research paper that examines the findings of research pertaining to a connection between Attention-Deficit, Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and comorbidity with alcoholism. A considerable body of research has indicated that ADHD, along with other contributing factors, can predispose children who have exhibited the behaviors associated with ADHD to alcoholism and other substance ...

A paper which looks at changing attitudes towards death and dying, and the way in which the concept of death is divorced from everyday life whilst it constitutes a primary focus of media entertainment. Bibliography lists 7 sources

This 3 page paper takes a look at an article and the economic and sociological implications of a dilemma faced by the Australian community. The focus is on student gambling and proposed deregulation. Insights into the Australian attitude are gleaned through this evaluation. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper takes a look at an article and the economic and sociological implications of a dilemma faced by one woman as she faces retirement. Insights into the Australian attitude are gleaned through this evaluation. Also, a general sense of what capitalism yields is duly noted. No additional sources cited. ...

This 3 page paper analyzes the book, The Intercultural campus by Greg Tanaka.Examples given from the text, main points summarized. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 15 page paper analyzes the situation of the immigrant homeless in Canada. Statistics, research, case studies, quotes and opinion offered. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 6 page report discusses the ethical dilemma of 'outreach' programs at many dental schools. Two important needs exist and dental school outreach programs address both of them. But the question is whether or not such practices are truly ethical? Are poor people any less deserving of good dentistry and oral health than ...