Essays and Research Papers on Sociological Theories

A 3 page research paper that defines functionalism from a sociological perspective and then how the work of sociologists Emile Durkheim and Talcott Parsons reflects the functionalist stance. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper gives a quick overview of the varying ideologies of structuralist, functionist, phenomenologist and symbolic interactionist thought in relation to the conflict between Iraq and the US, per the Gulf War. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper argues that communism is a good idea but difficult to implement. Historical references are made. Historical materialism is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at each theory separately and points to similarities and differences. Then, authors who embrace both concepts and evaluate them together are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper presenting an interview with an 81-year-old woman about her teen years, which occurred during the Great Depression. The woman provides information about high school, home life, working as a teen and the responsibilities she had at home. The second portion of the paper compares the woman’s responses to Erikson’s ...

This is a 10 page paper discussing the social theories of Emile Durkheim and in relation to social theories of the social phenomenon of substance use and abuse. The social theories of Emile Durkheim relate to the important social factors of group cohesion, integration, interaction, limits and controls over its members. Without these aspects during ...

This 3-page paper, based on Max Weber's theory of Bureaucracy, outlines the importance of bureaucracy when it comes to the efficient running of a hospital.

A 2.5 page paper which examines a quote from Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” concerning acquiring knowledge. The paper discusses the possible reaction of Marx (The Communist Manifesto) and Mill (On Liberty) to such a statement. No additional sources cited.

This is a 4 page paper discussing the use of body metaphors in contemporary text. Metaphors within contemporary text are used to emphasize particular events, situations, emotions or physical states and are considered by some that today “one cannot think without metaphors”. The use of body metaphors within text is easy to grasp for all ...

This 3 page paper examines Marx's notions and sees economic determinism at the heart of his theories. The reason why money is important in life is discussed. No bibliography.

A 4 page paper arriving at a definition of sociology as the study of social order. It focuses on groups, but it also examines the behavior of individuals in a social context. Study of social conflict and social change are a part of sociology, but only as they apply to the study of ...

This 3 page paper defines social stratification through various insights. Racism is discussed in the context of the class system. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 14 page paper looks at a variety of theories. Foucault's ideas are noted as well as concepts such as labeling theory, feminism and Marxism. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 5 page paper evaluates the author's point of view in respect to unionism in Guatemala. The author's views are compared with that of Karl Marx's. No bibliography.

This 10 page paper looks at the concept of state from a Marxist perspective. Capitalism is also explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which connects ideas from David Courtwright’s “Violent Land” with Peter Berger (“Invitation to Sociology”), Thomas Sowell (“Race and Culture”), Robert Wright (“The Moral Animal”), and Sanderson Beck’s idea of materialism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 6 page paper discussing structuralism in the study of media and culture. Structuralism is based on the premise that “societies and sociological or cultural practices can be analyzed, along the lines of language, as signifying systems [and within] structuralism the subject is decentered, in other words the central focus on the individual ...

This 5 page paper focuses on Marx's economic theory using Capital Volume One. Some quotes are included. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper looks at Marx's classic work and focuses on ideas about communism and private property. The concept of alienation is also discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page research paper that analyzes The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy. This novel creates a detailed study of a dysfunctional family and how this effects the lives of the three adult siblings. The problems of the this family, the Wingos, are presented in such detail that this novel provides illustrations that can ...

A 4 page overview of the era we know as postmodern. While the exact point in time that postmodernism is said to have began is difficult to pin down with any accuracy, many suggest that it began with the 1960s. The author of this paper notes the numerous meanings associated with the term ...

This 5 page paper looks at the motives of Timothy McVeigh and evaluates the horrific event. Conflict theory is defined and used in the evaluation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 4 page paper discussing social construction in non-human animals and its significance in animal liberation discourse. Research within the past several decades has led to many studies which have concluded that animals, and especially primates, have social constructions and social learning behaviors which are similar to that of humans. Through the study ...

This is a 5 page paper discussing the individual and society as found in “Candide” and “Frankenstein”. Sociologists have outlined the various relationships which exist between the individual and society. Emile Durkheim for one believed that man was an animal with unlimited desires which could only be controlled by the moral guidelines and interactions given ...

This 8-page paper analyzes Norwegian culture and national identity by using various frameworks and theories. The paper offers a brief analysis of Norwegian culture and identity, analyzes this culture by using Edward Hall's high and low context cultural patterns and then analyzes Norwegian culture and the light of an ethical question. Bibliography lists 4 ...