Essays and Research Papers on Sociological Theorists

This paper examines two models as they pertain to family dynamics and policies, and compares and constrasts the theories of rational choice and family policy. Bibliograhy lists 4 sources.

C. Wright Mills, in The Sociological Imagination (1959), proposed that those interested in sociology come out from behind the theory and study the world, the experiences of man and how these two might relate to one another. This 5 page paper provides a review of the book. no additional sources are listed.

A 5 page research paper that discusses and explains the three principal divisions in criminological theory – functionalist, interactionist, and Marxist. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview and discussion on Anthony Giddens' structuration theory. The potential uses of the theory are explored. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

5 pages in length. The perspectives of classical theorists are just as pertinent today as they have been throughout the centuries; to eschew the lessons provided by these philosophers is to ignore the fundamental basis of human nature. That contemporary society has changed significantly since the time of classical theorists cannot be argued, ...

A seven page paper which looks at the way in which self-image and self-esteem are developed, and their relevance to self-presentation techniques in impression management. Bibliography lists 4 sources

A 7 page paper which discusses how the sociologists Erving Goffman and Harold Garfinkel see self. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 10 page paper which presents an overall view of the life and works of George Herbert Mead. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the fact that change is the only true constant that there is in the human experience. Social forces may work toward a degree of equilibrium and human beings may want to create a social order that is consistent and steady but the fact remains that there is little consistency in ...

11 pages. This paper is focused on that type of counseling known as person-centered counseling. As the name implies, this type of counseling is patient-friendly and based on the close and immediate focus of the patient's emotions and needs. The paper will be based on the adult client with issues of abandonment in ...

This 5 page paper looks at the two concepts which are compared and contrasted. Positive and negative aspects of each view are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper takes a look at Marx's writing and highlights aspects that concern ethics. Alienation as a concept is discussed as one example of how Marx was concerned about the ethical treatment of human beings. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at this well known Marxist theory and concludes that the theory is absolutely essential to Marxism. The theory is explained and its relationship to communism is noted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the Pink Floyd film "The Wall" from a perspective concerning conflict theory. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This paper discusses the theories of philosopher and sociologist Max Weber, with particular emphasis on the organizational principles he supported. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 12 page paper is devoted to four separate questions in sociology which address concepts such as deviance, the collective conscious, social norms, Gemeinschaft, Gesellschaft and postindustrial society. The research is presented in a question and answer format. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at some of Marx and Engels' theories as it respects capitalism. Alienation is discussed and examples are provided. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of Marx and Weber's theories. They are compared and contrasted. Capitalism is discussed in terms of each of the theorists' ideas, but many other concepts are touched on. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page discussion of a point from Rosenberg's Philosophy of Social Science. For the purposes of discussion, Rosenberg reduces the fundamental perspective of all social science to one principle, which he refers to as "L." However, he then argues that this principle (L) is not empirically based and does no lead to increasing ...

A 6 page discussion of the phenomena of social stratification as seen through the writings of Karl Marx and Max Weber. This paper contends that Weber’s view of a multidimensional stratification is more applicable to contemporary U.S. society than is Marx’s view of a two leveled separation of bourgeoisie and proletariat. Bibliography lists ...

5 pages in length. Dr. Marvin Harris leaves nothing to speculation when it comes to cultural convention. The anthropologist set a precedence of immense proportion when he sought to explain why cultural practices vary so greatly from one another, as well as justify such cultural practices as cannibalism and gender domination. His ...

This 14 page paper looks at social stratification as it respects society and social work. Theories of Weber and Marx are compared and contrasted. The concept of social stratification is defined and explored. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 9 page paper which examines the nature of Universality, discussing it from historical, philosophical, and modernistic perspectives. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page of Marxist theory and how that theory pertains to contemporary social stratification. The author of this paper contends that although our contemporary society appears to be evolving toward a society of classes composed of the very rich and the very poor, there continues to exist a definitive middle class. Even ...

This 5 page paper evaluates a statement attributed to Marx that lumps utilitarianism, freedom, property and equality together. The statement is analyzed and Marx's ideas on capitalism are evaluated. Bibliography lists 2 sources.