Essays and Research Papers on Sociological Theorists

This 12 page paper examines the theories of Max Weber and looks more specifically at charisma. How charisma can be utilized to change a bureaucracy is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts the Charity Organization Society with the Settlement House Movement. This paper identifies key leaders and philosophies regarding poverty to illustrate the similarities and differences. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper takes a look at how Karl Marx viewed the workplace. Modern examples are utilized to illustrate the point. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the following statement made by T.J. Clark: “the city is the sign of capital: it is there one can see commodity take on flesh.” Bibliography lists 13 sources.

This 7 page paper presents a hypothetical situation as presented by a student. Karl Marx is brought back to life and attends a banquet in his honor. The paper provides a speech by a professor who supports the feminist movement, but is not enamored with Marx's work. Marx is provided an opportunity to respond. ...

This 10 page paper is broken down into three sections, each answering questions posed by a student. Many topics are addressed with a focus on Karl Marx, his writings, and French society. Jean Paul Sartre and his ideas about historical materialism are discussed. Karl Marx's contributions, and those of other theorists are evaluated in the ...

This 4 page paper examines conflict in society. Theories of Coser and Marx are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page exploration of Rachels beliefs in regard to what determines certain cultural practices and whether or not there are inherent rights and wrongs in those practices. More specifically, Rachels explores the question of whether morality is a phenomena that varies according to culture, whether different cultures do in fact operate under different moral codes. ...

Selecting a mate is one of the most important decisions men and women face in their lifetimes and the reasons given for selection have not always been in alignment with social research expectations or theory.... Argument for incorporation of complementary theory as a component of developmental theory based on the results of an interview sampling ...

This is a 5 page paper discussing the individual and society as found in “Candide” and “Frankenstein”. Sociologists have outlined the various relationships which exist between the individual and society. Emile Durkheim for one believed that man was an animal with unlimited desires which could only be controlled by the moral guidelines and interactions given ...

This 8-page paper analyzes Norwegian culture and national identity by using various frameworks and theories. The paper offers a brief analysis of Norwegian culture and identity, analyzes this culture by using Edward Hall's high and low context cultural patterns and then analyzes Norwegian culture and the light of an ethical question. Bibliography lists 4 ...

This 5 page paper looks at the motives of Timothy McVeigh and evaluates the horrific event. Conflict theory is defined and used in the evaluation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page research paper that examines Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), which is considered by many experts to be the preferred form of therapy for many psychological and personality problems (Bush, 2002). CBT is a form of therapy that is primarily oriented toward problem solving and based on systematic and thorough gathering of information relative ...

This 11 page paper examines Weber's views concerning his book The Protestant Work Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism. His ideas are discussed in depth. Other theorists, such as Karl Marx, are included to provide different points of view. Adam Smith's ideas are discussed as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page research paper that outlines Erik Erikson's model of psychosocial development and then discusses the practical application of this model to the field of social work. The writer focuses on the example of how Erikson's model can be applied to the problems of African American adolescents. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is an 8 page paper describing Ulrich Beck’s notion of “risk society”. German sociologist Ulrich Beck and professor of sociology at the University of Munich is perhaps the best known for his various works on “risk society”. Fundamentally, Beck argues that today’s post-modern society is that of “Risikgesellschaft” or “risk society” which primarily means ...

A 7 page paper providing an interview with an elderly lady and applying Erikson’s life stage model to the woman’s teen years. Erikson’s assessment of the development that takes place during the teen years appears to describe precisely the path of this woman’s progress during that stage of her life. The lessons learned ...

A 7 page paper which examines Johan Galtung, his views concerning violence and peace, and his contributions to understanding violence and peace. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 4 page paper discussing the question of whether or not the hacker community could be considered a counterculture. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language defines “counterculture” as “a culture, especially of young people, with values or lifestyles in opposition to those of the established culture”. Jay Michaelson extends the definition ...

A 12 page paper discussing Billig’s concept of “banal nationalism.” Billig’s position is that nationalism is much more integrated into individuals’ daily lives, that it rises to consciousness with unusual circumstances or in response to specific events, but otherwise is more a matter of accepted social behavior or concept. The purpose here is ...

This 7 page paper looks at how each of the authors developed theories on deviance. Kaplan's focus on self-derogation and self-esteem are duly noted and Reckless's containment theory is outlined. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the importance of symbols in everyday life. The paper begins by considering what is meant by a symbol and the opinions of how they are formed and used. Examples are used to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 3 page paper explores Marx's ideas about capitalism and his theory of historical materialism. Based on his prophesy that capitalism will fall, this paper provides a cogent overview of the premise. Contemporary examples are used in the analysis. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 7 page paper examines 1 Samuel 28, first by including a summary of the passage and then an analysis from a sociological perspective. The theories of Weber and Durkheim are employed in order to make the sociological assessments. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper considers these popular sociologists' views about labor and society. The ideas are compared and contrasted. Contemporary examples are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.