Essays and Research Papers on Sociology Issues Mixed

This 14-page paper provides an overview of motivational theory as it pertains to the field of social work. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

7 pages in length. Rosa Parks is both an ordinary and extraordinary individual whose seemingly insignificant decision to remain seated on a public bus December 1, 1955 set the stage for what many claim to be the beginning of the civil rights movement. Applying Erikson's theory of psychosocial development to her life's progress ...

This 5 page paper examines hunger as it exists in America today. The problem as it exists among the very young and the very old, as well as for single mothers, is the subject of this paper that contains a great deal of statistics. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 10 page essay that contrasts and compares the social theories of Emile Durkheim (Theory of Solidarity) and Michel Foucault (Theory of Knowledge). Each theory is examined and its tenets discussed and then the theories are applied as to how each one addresses the social problem of juvenile delinquency. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page essay that discusses gun control issues. Filmmaker Michael Moore in Bowling for Columbine and author Barry Glassner in Culture of Fear (1999) take the stance that the American culture exits within an unrealistic climate fear due to the sensationalism of media coverage, which is designed to attract attention, and not necessarily represent ...

This 5 page paper examines social stratification from a personal perspective. Questions posed by a student are answered in an essay format. Davis and Moore's ideas are explored as well as the ideas of Karl Marx. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 6-page paper that describes the influences of family, peers and the media on adolescents and their behavior. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7-page paper focuses on a building of a perfect society through libertarianism. The essay focuses on why this society is so perfect, and also how the community sees itself. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper looks at the concept of timing as it respects social change. Martin Luther King's Letter form a Birmingham Jail is the source used. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper discusses how the language of a dominant culture impacts the well-being of those who do not belong to that culture.

A 4 page paper which examines reasons for staying in one's homeplace as seen through Scott Russell Sanders' essay "Homeplace." Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page research paper that analyzes Chinua Achebe's novel Things Fall Apart (1959). The writer argues that this work can be viewed as a comprehensive sociological study of Nigerian Igbo culture. Okonkwo, Achebe's protagonist, is a member of this tribe and is considered the quintessential embodiment of its militaristic ideals. As this fact ...

A 3 page paper using Wiesel's "How Can We Understand Their Hatred?" and Bill Moyers' "The Heart of Hate" and "Learning to Hate" to discuss the origins and nature of irrational social hatred. The paper uses a white supremacist featured in "Learning to Hate" as example of small-mindedness and an individual controlled by fear. ...

This 6 page paper explores the sociological theories of Karl Marx and Emile Durkheim. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the problem in depth. Statistics are provided to show the decline in twenty-first century America. How teen pregnancies affect families is discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page review of and commentary on two research articles. One provides an account of the experiences of several volunteers entering mental hospitals in the early 1970s; the other studies couples' television viewing behavior, specifically as it involves use of the remote control. Both of these studies are revealing, Rosenhan's (1973) for ...

This 8 page paper examines a variety of studies and opinions on the effects of television violence. The focus of this paper is on young children and teenagers. How violence and violent news content affects youth is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

An 11 page analysis of the events that have unfolded as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S. The author examines these events, and the history underpinning them, from the perspective of Stanley Cohen's book "Folk Devils and Moral Panics". Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines and classifies, without the use of source material, casual lies, careful lies, and compulsive liars. No sources cited.

This 13-page paper tries to support the hypothesis that the larger the welfare state, the larger the immigrant population of a particular country. The two countries discussed are Sweden and Ireland. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page tutorial which presents elements that an observer should look for when studying a particular social groups behavior and social activity. The group to be examined is skateboarders at a skatepark. No sources cited.

6 pages in length. Universal peace is elusive at best and wholly impossible at worst given the member diversity of the global playing field. Political analysts have effectively addressed the idea of force as the primary element of global hostilities; inasmuch as force is the primary vehicle for political terrorists, it stands to ...

5 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses various cultural traits as they relate to Louisa, an Italian-American whose ancestors immigrated to the United States from the old country. No bibliography.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the sociological aspects of the labeling theory. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines how an individual could integrate the Christian faith into social work practice in relationship to diverse client populations. No sources cited.