Essays and Research Papers on Sociological Theories

14 pages in length. To live within a given society is to conform to the inherent structural components as dictated by the culture that governs the society. Anthony Giddens' theory of structuration illustrates how social and political structure is an ever-evolving entity whose composition cannot be relied upon to remain stagnant; rather, this ...

This 5 page paper explores sociologist Emile Durkheim's concept of anomie, and argues that the freedom that man experiences under these conditions does cause suffering, and that such freedom is indeed a social and human problem. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper provides information on structuralism and post-structuralism and how the story is applied to twenty-first century analyses. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 3 page paper examines some of Max Weber's ideas. Capitalism is discussed. An example is used to demonstrate that capitalism works when there is a spirit or determination involved. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines how social science can be considered a holy sacrament open to humanity, as stated by Albion Small. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper examines the concept of deviance and why it is relative. Various examples are used. This is written in first person to share a personal experience. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page analysis of the Scientology views on raising children. This philosophy is examined from constructivist, conflict, and symbolic sociological perspectives. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper examines the theories of Karl Marx and Max Weber and applies them to globalization. Globalization is defined and discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 8 page paper examines Adam Smith and Karl Marx's very different views on human nature. Capitalism and communism are compared and contrasted. The paper ultimately supports capitalism as more consistent with human nature. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 9 page paper examines social change and how it can be viewed from different perspectives. Functionalism and conflict theory are the models used in this analysis. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page paper on Constructivism regarding Jean Piaget and George Kelly. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that Lenin was not really a Marxist. Their ideas are compared. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper explores the relationship between the individual and society from a functional point of view. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page address of the factors that contribute to violence in our modern world. The author takes us back to the latter nineteenth century and the town of Bodie California to point out that even in Bodies most violent days the types of violence that were conducted were very different than that we ...

This 5-page paper examines Milton Friedman's neo-liberal theories in the light of globalization and corporate social responsibility. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses briefly the concepts of ethnocentrism and cultural relativism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper describes the stages of socialization a person goes through in their life, and mentions the agents of socialization that assist at each stage. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper begins by providing information on Coser and Marx as conflict theorists. Then, the 2007 writers' strike is evaluated under the Marxist perspective. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

6 pages in length. Spradley's understanding of and subsequent definition for the concept of culture crosses all boundaries whereby people of a given community share their collective existence. The extent to which the presence of mores, norms and customs comprise the fundamental components of cultural construct is both grand and far-reaching; that Spradley ...

This 12 page paper looks at the development of family therapy through systems theory. The paper examines the progress of family theory and discusses relevance and application of the theory, the role of the therapist, potential interventions based on this approach and tools such as eco mapping and genograms. The bibliography cites 13 sources.

This 9 page paper examines Marxism along with the ideas of utopian socialists. The theories are examined for differences and similarities. An economic view is taken. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper focuses on Russia. Theory is included such as dependency theory and historical materialism. Why communism was never properly implemented is discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the ideas of Karl Marx and why the failure of capitalism is inevitable. A quote from The Portable Marx is included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 13 page paper discusses the "Puritan ethic" and how it has shaped the "American character." Bibliography lists 8 sources.

11 pages in length. The study of social sciences is an ever-evolving component of man's existence that illustrates what it takes to understand human beings, their connection with each other and the environment, as well as how/why this particular species strives to constantly progress itself despite the consequences of doing so. Barrington Moore ...