Essays and Research Papers on Sociological Theories

This 3 page paper provides information on how sociology came about and why. The usefulness of the social science is discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at a Newsweek article and evaluates it from a conflict perspective. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper discusses the difference between the social constructs known as the Gemeinschaft and the Gesellschaft, and argues that democratic leadership is best to deal with the teen unrest in the Gemeinschaft. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the changes that have taken place in the American family and the impact of social forces. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page book review on Galtung's text Theory and Methods of Social Research, which was published in 1967. The writer offers an overview summation and discussion of this book and concludes that while some of Galtung's references to technology, such as referring to computer "cards" are out-dated, the insights that he offers on ...

This 10 page paper talks about labor but also compares and contrasts Marx's alienation with Durkheim's anomie. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

6 pages in length. Play, leisure and recreation all share the common denominator of bringing forth happiness within the context of social identity, a theory that "provides a foundation for explaining the different roles people can play in leisure contexts and predicting how those roles shape the person's sense of identity and belonging" (Devine ...

An 11 page paper which examines the possible effects siblings have on intellectual development. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

This 4-page paper covers Arnold Schwarzenegger and his leadership abilities, comparing them to Kouzes' and Posner's five practices and 10 commitments. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines how society reacts to body modification practices. It is argued that such practices should not be sanctioned by society because they are dangerous. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 7 page paper which examines aspects of social work. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper describes a group of people in New York City and what we observe about them using social psychological theory. Bibliography lists 2 sources..

This 8 page paper discusses the differences between Agnew’s and Merton’s strain theories of crime. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page research paper that discusses Erving Goffman, one of the twentieth century's most influential sociologists, who developed and supported a dramaturgically oriented approach to explaining the world of human interaction and behavior (De Boer, 1994). This approach to sociology holds promise in regards to both understanding the nature of human behavior in everyday ...

This 3 page paper critiques an article on child sexual abuse using the social constructionism model. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper evaluates one of Durkheim’s writings, and then clarifies what he means by the concept of mechanical and organic “Social Solidarity.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines Marx's ideas and examines them in the context of today's world. Examples are provided. The paper argues that Marx's ideas about capitalism do not hold true today. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines theories relating to school violence. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the differences between the humanities and the natural sciences, and responds to Mary Hesse’s comments about the subject. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper is divided into five sections: I. The Sociological Imagination II. The Contributions of W.E.B. Dubois III. W.E.B. Dubois and the Sociological ImaginationIV. Annotated Bibliography of Primary Sources V. Annotated Bibliography of Secondary Sources Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the application of functionalism, interactionism and conflict theory to the social institution of the mass media. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page summary and analysis of the article Married and Single Parents Spending More Time With Children, Study Finds by Robert Pear. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page critique of the article by Thomas O’Guinn. The author’s desperation to find an explanation of why celebrities are so important to our culture leads him to questionable conclusions. No additional sources are listed.

A 3 page essay/research paper that uses the 1998 animated movie “Antz” to discuss the sociological views of Emile Durkheim. The writer argues that the ant colony pictured in this film is analogous to a simplistic human society and, therefore, can be studied using a sociological perspective. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page research paper on Comte, who is considered to be one of the most influential philosophers of the nineteenth century. Considered to be one of the founding fathers of sociology, he was also influential in formulating positivism. The following discussion offers insight on how Comte’s viewed several issues. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...