Essays and Research Papers on Sociological Theories

A 5 page research paper-- Bolman and Deal (1991) consolidate the philosophies major schools on organizational theory into four perspectives: the structural frame; the human resource frame; the political frame; and the symbolic frame. Each of these "frames" describe a particular way of looking at organizations and how they function. This examination of frame theory ...

12 pages in length. Freedom – the quest for and attainment of – has long been at the heart of human existence. Since man was first aware of his autonomy as a living being, he has sought out the benefits of freedom even when that search has rendered less than advantageous results. ...

This 8 page paper discusses the way in which Antonio Gramsci and Jurgen Habermas adapted and added to Marx's ideas to devise their own theories. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the ideas of Marx, Weber and others to discuss social class in contemporary society. Various ideas are explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper examines bureaucracy and how it is both positive and negative. Examples are provided. Max Weber's ideas are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page paper which reviews “Freakonomics” by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of an interpersonal conflict between a pet owner and a walker. This paper outlines the responsibilities and reactions of both. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 13 page paper discusses social systems theory in general and foster care specifically and in detail; and touches on reasons why foster care children do poorly in school. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the concept of bureaucracy. Weber's ideas are explored and positive and negative aspects of this model are duly noted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses the concepts of Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft, and further discusses leadership theories with regard to the behavior of teenagers in the Gemeinschaft. It concludes that personnel management theory is the single best approach to managing teens in this situation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

10 pages in length. The writer discusses the fundamental principles of each book (organizational learning, ethics/democracy, hate speech) as they relate to social similarity. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper examines Marxism in modern day society. Examples are provided. Alienation is discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines how an understanding of Johari Window can help a supervisor. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper addresses questions and answers posed by a student aligned with capitalism. The Communist Manifesto is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page sociological analysis of the battle concerning same sex marriages. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper argues that sociology is a science, but one that differs from the "hard" sciences in its use of interpretation; however, this does not make it any less important a discipline. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

3 pages in length. Theories greatly differ when it comes to how and why people behave the way they do, with those like Hobbes and Freud believing man is inherently immoral and hard-wired to crumble under the ever-tempting pleasure principle; only by way of social constructs such as law, punishment/reward and learned behavior are ...

This 4 page paper provides an overview of Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory of Development and the impacts on the choice to pursue graduate studies. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the use and application of systems theory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A paper which looks in detail at the social phenomenon of serial killing, with reference to sociological, psychological and biological theories. The paper also considers specific examples of serial killers, in particular Aileen Wuornos. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

This 3 page paper draws on the theories of Marx and Weber and concludes that while they each discussed capitalism a great deal, their views were completely opposite. Much of the reason has to do with man's spirit or inner nature. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper examines the theories of Marx and Durkheim. Various concepts are explored such as alienation and anomie. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper examines Marxism and looks at how communism was implemented in the twentieth century. The paper argues that communism can work if implemented as Marx intended. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper examines the various types of social control mechanisms. Formal and informal mechanisms are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper examines Durkheim's theories. Marx is discussed as well. The paper provides an overview of the topic in respect to the division of labor in society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.