Sociology papers

This paper reviews the book "Day Care Deception: What the Child Care Establishment Isn't Telling Us" by Brian C. Robertson.

This paper discusses the difficulties and diverse processes used to direct the slow and confusing political evolution of the South during the Reconstruction era after the end of the Civil War.

This paper analyzes Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House", one of the most frequently reviewed plays in academic studies.

This paper discusses why child sponsorship is an effective method for funding international community development.

An analysis of the contributing causes of youth violence, with a focus on the media.

A look at the impact of same-sex marriages on family values.

This paper discusses popular culture and the development of cyber-culture.

This paper discusses what steps should be taken to protect children from pornography and sexual predators on the Internet.

A look at the views of sociological thinkers, Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim and Max Weber.

This paper looks at managed health care that aims to make profit by providing less care.

An analysis of the way that society's view of war is shaped by the media, focusing on "The Battle of Algiers," directed by Gillo Pontecorvo.

A comparison of marriage with other long-standing relationships and their implications for society.

This paper discusses whether recidivism for driving under the influence (DUI) offenders who are electronically monitored is lower than for those that are not electronically monitored.

A discussion regarding the epistemology of family ecology.

This paper looks at the issue of counseling and the work of the counselor.

An analysis and comparison of Claire Gaudiani's "Democracy, Capitalism and Generosity: The Fragile Balance" and Susan Berresford's "Philanthropy of the 21st Century".

This paper explores four urban riots in the US that were manifestations of the same urban troubles.

This paper discusses the relationship between capitalism and socialism in their protean forms.

A look at the rationale behind Max Weber's contention that the Protestant work ethic gave rise to capitalism.

This paper argues that democracy is the ideal framework for the capitalistic order of society.

A discussion regarding community development and the merging of resources.

This paper explores Australia's fears about increasing numbers of unauthorized asylum seekers in the country.

This paper discusses philosophy as it relates to educational institutions.

This paper discusses ethnic conflict and terrorism from sociological, ethnological and historical perspectives.

This paper discusses virtual networking sites, with a focus on MySpace and FaceBook.

This paper addresses the issues of identity, politics and ethics in an adolescent's life.

This paper looks at how Robert Merton explains deviance in sociological terms.

This paper discusses the book "The Setting Sun" by Osamu Dazai.

This paper discusses creating stimulating environments for the elderly in nursing homes.

An analysis of the effects of multiculturalism within a world community.

This paper discusses the US presidential election candidates, Hillary Clinton and Barrack Obama, and looks at which one has the best plan and best chance.

This paper looks at the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival and how it reflects the history of these two islands.

This paper studies the correlation between mental illness and creative ability.

This paper examines the issue of health care benefits and costs.

This paper discusses health care issues, concentrating on hospital care.

This paper discusses the article, "Othering: Toward an Understanding of Difference" by M.K. Canales.

This paper discusses the issue of mandatory school uniforms.

This paper discusses the issue of nursing shortage from a social and cultural point of view.

This paper discusses problems and solutions for managing the child abuse reporting system.

This paper describes three challenges a new graduate student faces and looks at strategies for successfully facing these strategies.

This paper discusses the social-cultural-musical phenomenon called Hip-Hop. circa 1965 to 1985.

This paper examines how P.F. Kelly utilizes social theory to interpret the social phenomenon of globalization.

This paper discusses global warming as a social problem.

This paper analyzes the nature and status of family.

This paper examines the UN system as it relates to Africa.

This paper looks at Alfred Adler's theory of psychology, personality and development.

This paper discusses the issue of Mexican sexual slavery in the U.S.

This paper discusses the high child poverty levels in Arizona, U.S.

An examination of the factors contributing to and impacting the increasing rate of suicide.

This paper discusses the hamburger as indicative of American growth and prosperity.

This paper provides a reflection of popular culture, concentrating on reality TV shows.

This paper focuses on the issue of slavery and looks at its connection to the Civil War.

This paper discusses the advancement of the Internet in America.

This paper discusses and compares "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" by Ken Kesey and George Orwell's '1984'.

This paper studies the film 'Maid in Manhattan' as a portrayal of cultural influences.

This paper examines why Asian-Americans and American Jews have a reputation for academic excellence.

This paper researches the subject of communication, focusing on reality television in South Africa.

This paper reviews F. S. Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" and A. Miller's "Death of a Salesman" to better understand the concept of the American Dream.

This paper discusses the rise, fall and struggle during the apartheid period in South Africa.

This paper looks at the fall from grace of the title characters in the plays "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde and "Dr. Faustus" by Christopher Marlowe.

This paper researches globalization and gender differences in images of Chinese women in the Chinese media.

This paper takes a look at the history of outlaw biker gangs.

This paper discusses Karl Marx and the subject of individualism.

This paper discusses the emerging independence of the black church.

This paper argues against the moral, legal, political and practical dimensions of assassination.

A review of Laurence Moore's book "Touchdown Jesus. The Mixing of Sacred and Secular in American History" and the collection of texts in the book entitled "Major Problems in American Religious History: Documents and Essays," edited by Patrick Allitt.

This paper examines group think behavior, using its portrayal in the film "Twelve Angry Men" as a basis for discussion.

A case study focusing on the contributions of social work to cases of domestic violence.

This paper discusses the characterization of Thomas Gradgrind and Josiah Bounderby in "Hard Times" by Charles Dickens.

An analysis of sociologist Anthony Giddens, his books and his theories.

This paper studies the effectiveness of grief counseling in reducing negative behavior in students who have suffered a loss.

A psychological analysis of marriage as an institution in American culture as depicted in the film "When Harry Met Sally".

A review of gender roles through the ages.

This paper looks at the Hammerskin Nation and argues that they should be considered a terrorist group.

This paper looks at the impact of day care on the developing child.

A discussion on violence as it occurs in dating among young adults.

A look at initiatives to encourage a return to the workforce.

This paper discusses stardom and looks at how Angelina Jolie became famous.

An overview of the causes and types of elder abuse in nursing homes.

An analysis of the problem of unequal distribution of pollution.

This paper provides a summary of an interview with two police officers, conducted by the author of the paper.

This paper discusses the issue of rapport and professional boundaries within a counseling environment.

This paper discusses identifying and administering effective bullying interventions programs.

This paper discusses the need for cultural awareness in today's multi-ethnic society.

A discussion regarding the crisis facing California's health care system.

A review of a substance abuse treatment program within a middle class community.

This paper describes why substance abuse is becoming a huge problem in the elderly population.

This paper describes why domestic violence is a huge problem in the United States.

This paper analyzes the book 'The Kitchen God's Wife' by Amy Tan.

This paper discusses features of managed health care and looks at their probable success or failure.

A review of Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner's off-beat work on economics and society entitled "Freakonomics."

A discussion on whether social capital in the United States makes an individual generous, according to Arthur Brook's article "Does Social Capital Make you Generous?"

A philosophical essay on the nature of manhood.

An analysis of the non-secure group home system in the United States, focusing on children.

A look at casework and the process of development.

A discussion regarding the controversial issue of same-sex marriage.

An examination of the reasons for the popularity of fast food restaurants in America.

A discussion of technoculture, which is described as the society in which we live today.

This paper provides an examination of the rights of biological and adoptive parents.