Essays and Research Papers on Sociological Theories

A 5 page paper which discusses some basic theories and perceptions presented by Karl Marx. The paper addresses means and relations of production, the bourgeois and the proletariat, dialectic method, and other elements. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which defines different types of social action and types of authority. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts theories on the development of industrial capitalism as presented by Karl Marx and Max Weber. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

9 pages in length. When sociologists speak about social construction of reality, it can readily be argued that their meaning is attributed to the aftermath of man's action when associated with social conduct. The vast importance of this concept helps one to effectively determine what is to be expected in any given social ...

A 5 page paper which presents thoughts and reactions to the innovative sociologist’s landmark 1959 text. No additional sources are used.

An 8 page investigation into the unwritten rules which often govern conversation. Notes the difference in such aspects of interaction as the degree of eye contact and touch, the degree of interpersonal space, and body orientation in an experiment involving the observation of conversations of two Hispanic men verses that of two White men. ...

A 5 page paper which presents a situation and then discusses how this presents the conditions of inequality at work. The theories of Erving Goffman in "Asylums," and Robin Leinder in "Fast Food, Fast Talk" are discussed in the examination. No additional sources cited.

This 7 page paper evaluates systems theory based upon a model found in Chinn & Kramer's Theory of Nursing. Parsons's systems model is discussed in depth. Various elements of the theory are discussed and several examples are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper which discusses "The Industrial System and the Captains of Industry" by Veblen and examines how it applies to our contemporary world. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper delves into sociological theory with a focus on Marxism and conflict theory. The World Trade Center and Pentagon disasters, which occurred on September 11, 2001, are discussed in respect to those theories. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the book "The Emperor's Giraffe" by Samuel M. Wilson as it relates to cultural assimilation. Wilson's book argues that contact between cultures often results in the discovery of commonalties, and later leads to assimilation. The assumption is examined. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 5 page examination of society's pursuit of personal wealth. The paper discusses the condition and argues that such pursuit is much more likely to destroy our culture rather than help develop it. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which provides an informational overview of each book. No additional sources are used.

A 5 page paper which analyzes the book "The Myth of Self Esteem" by John Hewitt from a sociological perspective. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

This 9 page paper provides a fictitious conversation between sociologists Karl Marx and Emile Durkheim that supposedly takes place in 1879. The conversation includes three ordinary citizens who criticize the great theorists. The problem of social welfare in France, in the latter part of the nineteenth century, is the focus of the discussion. Bibliography ...

This 8 page paper takes a look at Marx's ideas and how he might react to the twenty-first century. Marxism is discussed in depth, inclusive of his concepts of historical materialism and alienation. Yergin and Stanislaw's 1998 book is discussed in terms of Marx's possible reaction to their ideas. Bibliography lists 2 sources. ...

A six page paper which looks at the concept of systemic thinking and the various ways it can be applied by social workers and therapists within the context of family relationships, in terms of establishing a dialogue through which conflict can be resolved and individual autonomy established.

This 5 page paper deals with the question of nurture versus nature, and gives brief arguments for nurture being the leading cause in determining an individual's behavior and consequent successes in life. Examples in the areas of health, medicine, and world events are given. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page research paper that discusses deviance/crime and the differences between three major sociological perspectives: -- functionalist, interactionist, and Marxist. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper provides an overview the role that gossip plays as a form of social control to prevent violent conflict. This paper integrates a view of the role of gossip, including vies of group process and gossip, and the impact that this has on the prevention of violent conflict. Bibliography lists ...

This 5 page paper considers the ways in which families have diversified and argues that there is no such thing as a normal family die to the numerous theories and models that are applied to this singular institution. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the ways in which families have diversified and argues that there is no such thing as a normal family die to the numerous theories and models that are applied to this singular institution. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at Adam Smith and Karl Marx's views in respect to happiness. Their different ideas are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

12 pages in length. To stray from the norm is to deviate from socially acceptable behavior; when one is deviant, he goes against the very essence of what society has deemed acceptable. One of the easiest things in life is to deviate from what is considered by the masses to be normal; in ...

This 5 page paper looks at an article by Salmon and Hanlon who explore the problems of families who were affected by the September 11th tragedy at the Pentagon. Max Weber's concept of bureaucracy is defined and applied to the situations explored in the article. Bibliography lists 3 sources.