Essays and Research Papers on Sociology Issues Mixed

A 5 page research paper that explores the changing nature of the concept of national identity, with a focus on Great Britain. The writer outlines the parameters of this debate in the UK and then discusses how the concepts of civic and ethnic nationalism apply, suggesting that Great Britain is moving towards the ...

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 4 page report discusses what author and sociologist Barry Glassner calls "The Culture of Fear." The premise of the report is that the amount of unrealistic fear that exists among the populations of some of the most developed nations of the world is most often directly related to the portrayal of horrific events by both the news ...

A 4 pager overview of the process of gobbet analysis. Utilizing two specific gobbets the author details the process necessary to make an effective analysis. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper illustrating some of the ways that WWII affected the lives of everyone. All people, regardless of age, were encouraged to support the war effort. Children collected pennies; adults cultivated “victory gardens” to supplement the national food supply and to reduce the pressures created by the need to feed the ...

This 3-page paper discusses societal and psychological support necessary for relatives of the dying. Discussions center on the need for education, intervention and stronger employee bereavement plans. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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 ...

A 4 page contention that not only do levels of knowledge among so-called “experts” often differ significantly, so do our perceptions of these levels. Our own level of knowledge, in fact, often determined whether we accept an individual as an “expert” and what level we assign his level of knowledge in comparison with other ...

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.

A 3 page article analysis that examines "The strengths perspective in social work practice: extensions and cautions" (Saleebey, 1996). The writer argues that this article provides a comprehensive overview of the strengths perspective theoretical framework and how it impacts social work practice. This summary suggests the practicality of this model for social intervention. No ...

This 5-page paper discusses the problems facing the Fairhill neighborhood in Philadelphia, also known as the Badlands because of its problems with gangs and drugs. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page book report on a taboo subject that remains a ‘dirty little secret’ in many families. No additional sources are used.

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 is a 7 page paper discussing the rates, causes, conflicts and possible solutions to homelessness in America. The issue of homelessness within the United States has been studied from many different perspectives. From one perspective, homelessness is seen as a very serious problem which must be overcome from a national initiative to combat poverty ...

A 16 page paper which takes an in-depth look at the American Decency Association. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 4 page paper pays attention to the war on drugs and the way in which media portrays drug use and abuse. The idea that the phenomenon is a social construction is supported. Drug testing is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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.

An 18 page paper which examines the effects of incarceration on the family. Bibliography lists 6 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.

This 12 page paper answers the question what is popular culture. The discussion starts with a broad definition and then looks at the way that it is seen to emerge with different theories as popular culture being a reflection of society, an influence that shapes society and that it is a concept associated with ...

This 3 page paper takes a look at an Internet article on homelessness and evaluates it with sections required by a student. Homelessness and the criminalization of it is the topic of discussion. The article is evaluated. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper is a position paper. The writer argues against the idea that the family in America is not really changing, it is just the perception of family that is changing. Coontz argues that statistics can be used to give an impression of change, but that there are not really any more single ...

This 10 page paper looks at the contributors to this twentieth century school of thought. Freud, Marx and De Saussure's contributions are explored in depth. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

A review of Callenbach's Ecotopia, which looks at his depiction of a society based on sustainability and the rejection of consumerism and industrialisation, and considers whether or not it is a valid social model.