Essays and Research Papers on Sociology Issues Mixed

This 5 page paper discusses the reasons which may help to create violent young men. The paper discusses issues such as desensitisation by the media, poverty and drugs as well as adolescent peer pressure and the role of families. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 5 page paper look at the reason that inequalities exist and they way they have developed due to racism. The paper concentrates on the United Kingdom and considers the origins of racism and the reason it results in inequalities and then cites cases to demonstrates the inequalities in the social structure and institutional attitude. ...

A 5 page research paper that examines how the lessons in Daniel Levinson's work and Daniel Goleman's Emotional Intelligence can be applied to learning from life choices and, possibly, making better choices in the future. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the quote, "No man is an island," and asks the question "What is the responsibility of an individual when faced with or exposed to injustice?" The paper focuses on particular novels and texts as they apply to this concept. The works discussed are "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, "The Adventures of Huckleberry ...

A 12 page discussion of the societal factors which lead to teen misconduct. Emphasizes that misconduct is of dire societal concern because such behavior sometimes escalates to criminal or deviant behavior. Reviews the role of the environment in shaping this behavior and deterrence in minimizing it. Concludes that it is a societal ...

(5 pp). Antonio Gramschi was an Italian Marxist, and Barry Glassner is the Sociology Department chair at University of Southern Califonia - Davis. Both are interested in work and class sociology studies. Mass production is dwindling, how will we definite our work ethic in the future. The two theorists and writers will be ...

A 3 page observation on the occurrence of age discrimination in the workplace. Notes that the fact that a substantial percentage of Americans now comprise the older age categories coupled with better health care and relatively longer healthier lives translates into a greater possibility that more and more individuals will be subjected to age ...

7 pages. Overcoming the stereotypical racial and class images is not an easy accomplishment; indeed, to achieve this goal and ultimately bring more equal treatment within the scope of humanity today will require a great deal of personal soul searching. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page overview of the escalating problem of violence in our schools. Cites statistics from around the nations and speculates as to the cause of this increased rate of violence. Concludes that many times our children’s attitudes are nothing more than a mirror or our own. Suggests that to change the ...

This 11 page paper is a fictitious interview with a lady in her 70's who had led a happy life. The example is used to demonstrate how a single interview can be utilized to explore the lifecycle stages from early childhood to late adulthood. The different stages are compared and applied to Maslow's hierarchy of ...

A twelve page paper which analyses The Beverly Hills Diet by Judy Mazel and considers how far it is based on sound nutritional theory, how well it addresses the problem of obesity in Western culture, and the importance of marketing strategy in relation to the book’s success. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at adolescent behavior and how one would determine whether or not it is deviant. Deviance is defined and several sociological theories are explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 pages in length. Uncle Bill is one of those people who has never had any true ambition in life. Since he was old enough to work, he would move from one job to another, making just enough money to get by and rarely having anything left as each payday rolled around. ...

This 7 page paper provides a thesis for white America's sagging jeans. The evolution of the trend from the prison to the inner city to the suburbs is discussed. MTV as a vehicle for promoting the trend is highlighted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. Buying a home is one dream for most Americans, however, the growth, decline and discrimination in the mortgage industry dictates how, what and where we can live, work and raise our families. Focusing upon the mortgage industry's supply and demand in the housing market and how it effects our ...

A 5 page paper which presents an examination of violent crime, as it involves statistics in the country, and family structure, as it involves two parent families, extended families, and single parent families. The paper presents an analysis of information and then details a hypothetical study addressing a possible relationship between violent crime and family structure. Bibliography lists 7 ...

A 5 page discussion of the labeling theory of deviance, the tendency of society to place labels on individuals on the basis of them not belonging to the group doing the labeling. Ties together the self-fulfilling prophesy of Thomas Merton, the interactionist perspective of E. Goffman, the theories of H.S. Becker that social groups ...

A 9 page paper which discusses how charismatic politicians are not necessarily needed in mobilizing popular political consent in our present day. The paper also discusses how Michael Foot was quite possibly a victim of the media in British politics and research. The texts used within the paper are "The Fall of the Public Man" by Richard Sennett, "Amusing ...

A 5 page paper. The elements of social identity theory are presented. This is followed by a discussion of group conflict within social identity theory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper compares the elements of social identity theory's explanation of group conflict with aspects of George Kelly's personal construct theory and Carl Roger's existentialist view of the personality. It concludes with a brief example of conflict based on group identity. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 7 page overview of the controversy surrounding home testing for HIV. Identifies AIDS, and HIV) as a tragic disease for which there are tragic consequences both epidemiologically and sociologically. Contends that because of the social stigma which all too often results with the disease and the insecurity of medical records in general, ...

A 5 page research paper that uses Tony Horwitz's Confederates in the Attic as a springboard to discussing the Southern mindset towards the American Civil War. The writer looks at the mythology that developed during the Reconstruction as a function of wounded male pride. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the effects of increased illegal immigration from Mexico and its effects on the immigrants themselves and added strain on public services. There is no "quick fix" in sight, particularly as long as employers choose to look past obviously forged work permits and other immigration papers during the hiring process. The issue will ...

This 5 page report discusses the fact that the majority of the population is aware that there is a serious problem in America with child abuse but few understand how much of a problem also exists related to elder abuse. In fact “some five percent of the Nation's elderly may be the victims of abuse from moderate to severe... ...

This 5 page paper discusses the rising incidence of elder abuse and neglect. A general overview is provided, after which the writer focuses on the issue as it pertains to Florida. Data are included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.