Essays and Research Papers on Sociological Theories

A 6 page paper which examines how art and science has an effect on mankind as seen through Rousseau's "The First Discourse" and Nietzsche's "The Use and Abuse of History." No additional sources cited.

A 6 page paper which examines the ethical principles of deontology and egoism. Kant and Rand are discussed as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines various aspects of Karl Marx’s theory of alienation. Sources used in reference are “The Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844” and “The Communist Manifesto.” No additional sources cited.

A 6 page paper which compares and contrasts the philosophies of John Stuart Mill and John Rawls. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

6 pages in length. Karl Marx's 'The Communist Manifesto' speaks directly to the nature of society; with limited interpretation, the reader is able to understand the inherent connection between Marxist theories and the theorist's ideology of a perfect society: one that embraced democracy. However, his dealings with the Soviet Union proved anything but ...

This 8 page paper answers four questions posed by a student. One question concerns Marxism and racism and another has to do with Pareto's ideology in relation to the current state of Russia. The third question is about Simmel's ideas about small groups, and finally, the fourth question addresses the issue of trends in society ...

This 5 page paper looks at several theorists inclusive of Karl Marx, Roland Barthes and Herbert Marcuse, and their ideas about culture. Political and psychological theories are discussed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines a hypothetical situation and then applies the theories of Kant and Rousseau to the situation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper outlines precepts of Marxism and Neo-Marxism and explains problems within the concepts. Today's world is viewed as being inherently fair, but problems are duly noted. Stratification by race and class are concepts which are explored in today's society and in Marx's day. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 11 page paper answers the question with a "no" but both sides of the equation are equally explored. Weber's ideas about bureaucracy are considered along with definitions on industrial society. Social stratification is also discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper takes the sociological concepts and uses them to explain the college classroom. Both manifest and latent functions are duly noted. No bibliography.

This 5 page paper looks at Marx's assumption that it is not the consciousness of men that determines their existence, but their social existence that determines their consciousness. Kant's theories are used to refute the Marxian premise. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page overview of these sociologists’ views on cognition and symbolic interactionism. Each of these sociologists saw humans as being superior to other animals because of their ability to learn through interaction, indeed even to shape individual actions and perceptions of the basis of interactions with others in their social group. Bibliography ...

A 7 page overview of these sociologists’ views on cognition and symbolic interactionism. Each of these sociologists saw humans as being superior to other animals because of their ability to learn through interaction, indeed even to shape individual actions and perceptions of the basis of interactions with others in their social group. Bibliography ...

This 10 page paper evaluates Marx's fetishism of commodities in relation to Marxist aesthetics. Various Marxist theories are explored, inclusive of alienation. The paper suggests that art is dying in postmodern times due to widespread capitalism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 10 page paper discussing the integration of the theories of Mead, Blumer and Blau. The Chicago School was known for its development in the areas of philosophy and the social sciences and was the base for the popular sociological and cognitive psychological theories of contextuality, symbolic interaction and social structure. Mead developed ...

This 10 page paper looks at the Supreme Court decision concerning a workers' compensation case. The case is analyzed sociologically through the eyes of Marx and Durkheim. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 9 page overview of the various forms of assimilative pressure which have shaped the Cuban American immigrant experience. The author notes that although they live in the United States, and indeed take pride in American values and freedoms, Cuban Americans are still culturally isolated to a great degree. Never-the-less, even this tight-knit ...

14 pages in length. To be alive in mind but not body; to be alive by no other means than artificial instruments; to be alive only by the grace of modern technology is not to be alive in the holistic sense of the word. People whose bodies or minds have ceased to function ...

This is a 10 page paper discussing the sociology of food and eating and its relation to the increase in focus on food preference and selection. The sociology of food has allowed for a great deal of insight into the selection and choice of food in modern British society. Since the intense study of the ...

This paper examines the concept that aggression is triggered by aggressive stimulation such as that promoted by the media and deindividuation. The paper supports this thesis with research. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an analysis of both old and new social movements and compares and contrasts them as well. Numerous examples are provided. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 7 page paper discussing critical practitioner principles and social work requirements in regards to their application. The components involved in modern social work which involve the fair distribution of service based on economic, cultural and effective factors among many others are issues which also must be considered during an assessment an implementation ...

This 5 page paper looks at a few theories which are the resource mobilization theory, rational actor theory and Piven and Cloward's suggestion to disrupt the system. The theories are evaluated. Many examples are provided. No bibliography.

This is a 5 page paper using the theories of Bourdieu, Lacan, Baudrillard and Barthes to discuss the theories of social distinction. Traditionally, sociologists have found distinct separation of the classes based not only on monetary and educational standards but also are largely classified by cultural capital, language and psychological distinctions from others. While parents ...