Essays and Research Papers on Sociological Theories

This 6 page paper discusses labeling theory and summarizes four case studies in which the theory was used. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This is a 7 page paper which examines the interpersonal theory formulated by Harry Stack Sullivan. The bibliography has 10 sources.

This 4 page paper argues that we need the structure provided by society in order to function as humans; and that we have formulated rules and regulations that allow us to create a society in which we feel comfortable. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 4 page paper which examines Whorf's Hypothesis relative to today's world. The bibliography has 2 sources.

This is a ten page paper which discusses "The Clash of Civilizations" and examines its validity when comparied to current world affairs. The bibliography has 1 source.

This 4 page paper examines Grand Forks, North Dakota and the proposition to include a casino. Systems theory is used to evaluate the community. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper answers questions on the Communist Manifesto and Marxism in general. Answers are provided in bulleted format. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper evaluates Marxism in light of current practice. Much of the paper examines the meaning in The Communist Manifesto. Examples of how Marxist theory is applicable in modern times is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

14 pages in length. Love is not only elusive in its existence but it is also obscure in its definition. From passion to familial to friendship and everything in between, the very notion of love defies any unique formula, a reality that serves to both confound and captivate at the same time. ...

A 3 page discussion of how cultural traditions are transformed with immigration to a new country. This transformation results in changes in interaction between more traditional members of a community and those that are more open to new lifeways. Bibliography lists 1 source.

6 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses water pollution and human health; campaign financing and apathetic voters; and whistle blowing in the workplace. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 15 page paper provides an overview of changing social perspective regarding erotic love, sex and love in general. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 14 page paper examines 1950s culture and compares and contrasts it to culture during the 2000s. It is argued that the limitations imposed on society was detrimental to personal growth. The paper focuses on adolescence and the choices they make. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper examines the theories of Karl Marx and ties them to his life. Some biographical information is included, but the focus of the paper is on his theories. Alienation, communism and historical materialism are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper examines several of the theories of deviance that have been developed over the years. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page review of the damages that have been inflicted by this national disaster. The author contends that only if we analyze their situations from the Ecological Systems Theory perspective can we truly understand the depth of the scarring. That same theory, however, can serve as an outline in helping us pick ...

A 6 page paper which examines the concepts of Darwinism and Social Darwinism in terms of how they relate to industrial progress. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper focuses on an article about Hurricane Katrina and relates it to Marx's alienation. Comments by the article's author are used to make the point that modern society contains a great deal of alienation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the labeling theory as it applies to criminology. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper examines social class and its significance in society. Social class is discussed in depth as well as various ways of examining it. Theorists such as Weber and Marx are included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines what was going on in the world which led to the society taking on the humanist theory concerning self disclosure as found in the theories of Carl Rogers. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page overview of the different views on the appropriateness of transracial adoption. While many contend that removing a child from their cultural origin and placing them in a foreign culture is not acceptable because of its impacts to the child's culture of origin, others contend that achieving an immediate remedy to the ...

This 5 page paper explores the two strata from a Marxian point of view. The concept is viewed in contemporary times and examples are given. The paper looks at how appropriate the dicthomy is for current society. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses 2 of the founding fathers of sociology. Emile Durkheim (1858-1917) and Max Weber (1864-1920) are two of the foremost progenitors of the field of sociology, as they both formulated major theoretical and methodological positions on the emerging science of sociology and were instrumental in providing sociology's fundamental orientation. ...

This 5 page paper examines a variety of theorists in respect to their views on oppression. Theorists include Karl Marx, Fidel Castro and Booker T. Washington. Bibliography lists 8 sources.