Essays and Research Papers on Sociology Issues Mixed

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses impression management from the perspectives of Goffman and Cooley. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

6 pages in length. Human nature is defined by myriad elements, not the least of which is the social need to categorize people into distinct groupings based upon certain criteria. These innate classifications can represent significant social power, as in the case of beauty, wealth and status, or they can symbolize aspects of society ...

A 9 page paper discussing status and power in America from a sociological perspective and their effects on government and communications which ultimately protect the status quo of class separation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page paper on Chinese families, comparing contemporary situations with traditional. The writer details Chinese wedding customs, gender power, patriarchy and the traditional family structure juxtaposed in modern life. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page research paper on various sociological concepts concerning race, culture, power, stereotypes, etc; The writer defines relevant terms, provides examples, and then applies them to Stone's "Nesei Daughter"-- a narrative about the poor treatment of Japanese-American families during WWII. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper draws on Foucaultian thought and relays much information about his initial History of Sex volume. The scandal is evaluated and the paper argues that participants demonstrated a position of power and were in control of their bodies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper that discusses Marx's Communist Manifesto. Also goes over Hitler's power in Germany. It determines what communism truly is. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 9 page research paper that addresses two topics in social stratification. The first deals with the nature of the upper class and the corporate class in regards to America's power elite and the second describes theories that pertain to the causes of poverty. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines an individual discussing their relative power in relationship to their culture, personality, experiences and other aspects of their identity. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 9 page paper takes a look at the relevance of organizational design and how it pertains to who is in power. Several theories are discussed inclusive of the relevance of structure and agency. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper explores the way in which power and accountability are different for men and women in the social welfare setting. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper makes a case for integration in society. Several concepts are discussed such as assimilation, affirmative action, multiculturalism and power. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

7 pages in length. The many synonyms for the word "love" gives significant power to the emotion it evokes; such descriptive terms as passion, devotion and ardor clearly illustrate how love is a most complex and undeniable feeling. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

The thesis of this 10 page paper is that white males have always been in power. This is evidenced by the interaction of culture, politics, economics, and social development. Four specific time periods are highlighted as proof. Bibliography cites 6 sources.

A five page paper which looks at the way in which a research study can be set up to assess the importance of gender in power distribution, the types of properties and symbols which need to be defined, and the broader applications which such studies can have in various sociological fields.

This type of power is defined and explored in this 4 page paper. The example used is an article about Barack Obama. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page report on the book “Whale Done!: The Power of Positive Relationships” by Ken Blanchard. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper uses quotes from Beth Loffreda, Annie Dillard and James Scott to discuss how meaning is determined in power-inequal relationships. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page report provides a broad overview of Americans’ attitudes about race, religion and disability. The fact remains that Americans are caught up in religious debates, misconceptions, and suspicions of one another’s precepts of faith. This paper examines a number of the aspects of the attitudes that are prevalent throughout the United States. ...

This 4 page paper takes a look at religion and society through the viewpoint of several theorists, including Marx and Durkheim. Religion is seen as a culprit or hindrance in a variety of matters, as well as a positive driving force. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper focusing on the importance of commitment in marriage, and presented in the light of 'religion' as the term is commonly used. Religion in itself can do little to build or preserve a marriage, but faith can. Couples with a strong basis of faith have a much better chance of ...

This 3 page paper looks at the way in which the concepts and practices related to families and religion in Romania differ from the United States. The paper starts by looking at the concept of family, considering how families are formed, the view of marriage and family living conditions in Romania, and comparing them to ...

This 7 page paper addresses the significance of religion in India and why secularism is both desired but problematic. The caste system is discussed. The problem is looked at sociologically through the eyes of theorists like Durkheim and Marx. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper examines Weber's ideas about religion and the model he uses. A new model is created. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper explores how these theorists embraced religion. Many other concepts are disused including historical materialism and alienation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.