Sociology papers

This paper discusses the issue of adoption of children by interracial couples, transracial adoptions, which presents an ethical dilemma for social workers.

A proposal for a psycho-educational sex offender treatment program based on a literature review.

This paper examines the strengths and weaknesses of the labeling theory, as it relates to criminology.

A discussion on the characters in Shakespeare's "Henry V" and "Much Ado about Nothing" and their congruence with the theory of the humors.

An analysis of the book, "Why Americans Hate Welfare: Race, Media, and the Politics of Antipoverty", by Martin Gilens

This paper discusses Japan as viewed in 'Japan's Modern Myths: Ideology in the Late Meiji Period' by Carol Gluck.

An analysis of the effect of television on viewer's satisfaction of the relationships they are in.

A review of multiculturalism and the need for tolerance as discussed in the book "A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America," written by Ronald Takaki.

This paper examines the economic and political symbolism in Bram Stoker's 'Dracula'.

A study on the methods of teaching in multicultural contexts.

This paper discusses and critiques Jurgen Habermas' theories of knowledge as social theory and of discourse ethics.

A discussion of B.F. Skinner's controversial book, "Beyond Freedom and Dignity."

A review of three articles on social responsibility: "Serving in Florida" by Barbara Ehrenreich, "The Social Responsibility of Business is to Increase its Profits" by Milton Friedman and "A Teasing Irony" by Paul Hawken.

An examination of welfare programs that aid families in financial need.

This paper examines the government's housing program for those in need.

A personal reflection of life from the perspective of Urie Bronfenbrenner's ecological model.

The paper explores the challenge of defining multicultural education.

A discussion on how teachers can promote a multicultural perspective in their teaching.

A study researching the incidence of alcoholism among abused individuals.

An analysis of the impact of income levels on access to chemotherapy treatment among African-American and white women.

A review of Charles Darwin and Franz Boas' regressive views of human racial progress.

A discussion on the need for adequate and affordable childcare for single-parent families.

This paper examines African-American youth, affective disorders and the criminal justice system.

This paper discusses the relationship of the U.S. with non-governmental agencies.

An argument that the federal government should not modify the social security system and should continue to administer social security benefits.

A discussion regarding the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program in the USA.

This paper discusses different classifications and types of human rights.

This paper researches the importance of the media's role in sports marketing.

This paper discusses common law on the federal level.

This paper examines the issue of sex abuse and focuses on the sexual abusers of children.

A look at the homosexual and the homosocial relationships in the film genre of the 'buddy picture'.

A discussion on the reasons for the need to improve health care systems.

A comparison of the concept of a techne to Plato's view of justice and the ideal state, as expressed in "Republic."

This paper prevents a review of the literature that looks at the Hispanic population and their lack of access to mental health services.

An examination of the commercialization of media in American society.

An analysis of the way that human societies function in order to promote self preservation.

An analysis of Roland Joffe's movie "The Scarlet Letter".

An understanding of logical fallacies by finding four logical fallacies of two types in the media.

This paper discusses the intersection of architecture and fashion in the global environment.

An analysis of the psychological effects of video games as described in "Playing With Our Minds" by Chris Suellentrop.

An analysis of the unintended communication between two persons.

An analysis of school shootings and how things have changed in the last fifty years.

A literary discussion on the concept of work.

A discussion regarding the effectiveness of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program as a substance abuse prevention program.

Examines the positive and negative effects that Wal-Mart's retail success has had on the American economy and society.

Examines the pros and cons of social work to address the problem of unemployment.

A review of Martin Scorsese and Nicholas Pileggi's book 'Casino'.

A look at how globalization effects the urban youth in Washington, D.C.

A discussion on the origins and makings of the African-American culture.

A discussion regarding Max Weber's theory of the ideal type.

An analysis of America's juvenile delinquency problem and a suggested solution.

An in-depth look at the history of restorative justice and various related philosophies.

This paper discusses imperialism, making use of the opinions of various contemporary writers.

A discussion regarding the natural resources, foreign assistance, culture, non-governmental organizations and economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa.

This paper discusses the life and views of John Locke, arguably one of the most influential philosophers of all time.

This paper discusses "The Face of Garbo" by Roland Barthes and examines the looks of the great Greta Garbo and the vanity of society.

A study into descriptive analysis and assessment.

A discussion regarding single-parent households in the U.S.A.

A discussion regarding the social contract theory and public administration.

Case study of intervention programs for domestic violence abusers.

This paper examines the video games industry and its impact on children today.

A discussion regarding the impact of uninsured and under-insured on not-for-profit organizations.

A review and criticism of E.P. Thompson's "The Making of the English Working Class".

A discussion regarding Homer's 'The Odyssey', which is considered to be perhaps the greatest tale ever told.

A critical review of the article, "How to Investigate and Prove Discrimination Based on Race/Colour" by Deidre Takeyama and Brian H. Kleiner.

This paper compares the ideas of two authors, Albert Raboteau and Stanley Elkins, about the effects of slavery on the African-American mindset.

This paper discusses the history of goddess worship from prehistoric times to current Wiccan and pagan beliefs.

This paper discusses the occasional coffee table, originally used for lounge interior design from 1950-1969.

A look at the effect of violence through media with a focus on the depiction of family violence in the movie "The Color Purple".

A discussion on gay marriage issues from a sociological perspective.

An in-depth discussion regarding the reading of the biblical Book of Esther and how it represents a challenge to patriarchal authority in ancient Jewish society.

A discussion regarding how the foundation for all self-esteem development techniques,is the ability to allow yourself to be whom and what you are and to learn to accept yourself.

A discussion on the importance of literacy skills, based on the book "Learning to Read and Write" by Frederick Douglass, and the article "The Importance of Literacy and Numeracy Skills" by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

A discussion on the effects of the state lottery.

This paper applies sociologist Georg Simmel's theories of symbolic interactionalism to two common events.

This paper looks at the Federalist Papers, focusing on Federalist No. 10 and Federalist No. 51 by John Madison.

This paper analyzes the problem of correctional staff sexual misconduct in the United States from several different viewpoints.

This paper describes how important it is for senior citizens to be active members of society and the resources available to them in the Nashville area.

This paper explores the aspect of change and the importance of being a successful change agent.

This paper provides an examination of the changes that have been affected by women NGOs in Jordan with a focus on the QAF NGO.

An overview of the history and effectiveness of the American war on drugs.

A discussion on welfare for the elderly in England.

This paper discusses the current concerns of elderly people, including identity theft, health care, affordable utilities and pensions.

A look at the potential effect of blatant sexist advertising.

This paper researches grief in nursing and defines the characteristics of this concept.

A brief survey of the social ecology model of Murray Bookchin and its adaptation to public health issues of teen smoking and obesity in poor communities.

This paper explores the social roots of deviant behavior and the effective strategies in reducing crime.

This paper analyzes the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and looks at the related effects and reactions.

An in-depth discussion on the makings of a good counselor.

This paper analyzes the media system and its function in Sweden.

This paper explores the role of teams and the function of conflict resolution.

A discussion on American health care services and their affordability.

A discussion regarding the paternal relationships in 'Les Miserables', 'Hamlet' and 'The Kite Runner' focusing on fathers, sons and sexuality.

This paper discusses whether the legal control of music is a form of protection or one of domination.

This paper examines the effects of external interventions by first-world nations on poverty in poor countries.

A discussion regarding the impact urban globalization is having on our world.

This paper reviews the self-help book "Who Moved My Cheese?" by Spencer Johnson that encourages acceptance of change.

A discussion regarding the factors influencing access to healthcare services in the USA.

A comparison of the effects of mentoring or not mentoring at-risk youth in terms of graduation percentages.