Essays and Research Papers on Sociological Theories

This 4 page paper examines the reasons for the present day class struggle. Marxism is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Research has shown that firstborn children are more intelligent; they set goals and are organized, making them determined, responsible high achievers (Sutter). Esping (2003) writes that firstborns are overrepresented as Nobel Prize winners and have often tested highest in all achievement scores. Most recent studies show correlations between better health and firstborns....

A 4 page review of the sociological premises presented by this eighteenth century sociologist. Comte coined the term "sociology" and set the stage for a scientific approach to social interaction. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page research paper that describes how critical theory is applicable to the theories of Polish sociologist Adam Podgorecki concerning social engineering. This perspective is presented within the context of the community college mission. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts three sociologists: Marx, Weber and Durkheim. Their theories are explored and viewed in how they apply to modern society. Bibliography lists sources.

This 3-page paper attempts to take an economic approach to policy analysis and makes suggestions on a stronger plan for homeland security. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 8 page paper examines questions and answers related to Marx, Durkheim and Weber. Six questions are posed and answers are provided. The discussion includes concepts such as alienation, anomie, capitalism, ideology and social structure. No bibliography.

This 3 page paper looks at the practical application of ideas conveyed by Marx and Weber. Several theories of these well known sociologists are touched on. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 15 page paper examining terrorism from the sociological perspective, including examination of the five theories of terrorism and attempts to profile individual terrorists and groups of terrorists, both before and after September 11, 2001. The bottom line at present is that there is much anecdotal information available on terrorist groups and individual terrorists, ...

This 5 page paper examines Karl Marx's theory of alienation. How capitalism creates it, and how communism can be a solution, are issues discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 7 page tutorial which presents possible experiences with invisible theater. No sources cited.

This 6 page paper examines progress, and the unhappiness with it. Several authors are discussed. Novels from the time period are used in the discussion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper examines work life and how different theorists view it. The views of three authors, including Karl Marx, are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines bureaucracy and the problems it causes. Examples are provided. Marx's alienation is discussed as are Max Weber's ideas. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 8 page critique of the contention that Americans do not criticize the so-called "new rich", contentions presented in a February 1, 2000 broadcast in which Ray Suarez interviews James Twitchell (author of "Lead us into Temptation: The Triumph of American Materialism"), Michael Saylor (CEO of Microstrategy), Jean Bethke Elshtain (professor of Philosophy and ...

This 4 page paper evaluates civilian versus military life in the context of the bureaucratic and democratic models. Weber's use of ideal types initiates the discussion. No bibliography.

A paper which investigates the phenomenon of social darwinism, with specific reference to Spencer and Josiah Strong, and considers the connection between social darwinistic theories and those of the Nazis and similar political groups. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 11 page paper examines this work by Marx and Engels. The paper examines the concept of ideology in general. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper examines Max Weber's concept and applies it to the modern workplace. The idea of surveillance is related to the topic. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 12 page paper examines Marxism and why it has failed in practice. Several examples are used, inclusive of Communist China. An overview of communism is provided. Historical materialism and other concepts are discussed. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

A 5 page paper which compares class, status, and party as they relate to inequality. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper examines conflict theories in sociology. Theorists discussed are Marx, Weber, and Foucault. Hegel's ideas as they relate to Marx are also included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 2 page paper takes a look at an article by Haberman that appeared in the New York Times in 2005. How Marx would see the dilemma is conveyed. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper examines examples of Marxism in contemporary society. Some information from the Communist Manifesto is relayed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

An assessment and comparison of genetic determinism and altruism in reference to helping and bystander behaviours, with specific reference to the Kitty Genovese case and other real life examples. Bibliography lists 10 sources