Sociology papers

Discusses the problem of homelessness.

Answers four different questions regarding social welfare policy.

Examines how a middle school library can support learning activities within the school.

A position paper on multicultural curriculum development.

Discusses the differences between capitalist and socialist economies.

Examines Social Disorganization Theory as an explanation of homicide.

Citiques an article by John Scott about Rational Choice Theory.

Provides a book report of Jeffrey H Reiman' s text.

Examines the use of criminal law for purposes of social engineering.

Considers crime within prisons from four organizational contexts.

Compares classical and neoclassical criminology theories.

An application of the criminological theories of several thinkers.

An analysis of how capitalism breeds crime in the working class.

Personal reaction to the adverse effect of media violence on children.

Discusses the Hypodermic Needle or Magic Bullet theory concerning the effect of the mass media on society.

Compares and contrasts three different theories in behavioral science.

An analysis of the valuation of beauty.

This paper argues that abortion is morally wrong.

Discusses an aspect of Hispanic culture known as la familia.

Provides a counterargument to Leonard Pitts' editorial "Reality Shows Are Mocking Us".

An analysis of the fertility rate in Third World countries.

Examines the link between violent music on MTV and aggression in children.

Two separate essays on social issues - one, regarding the future of social discipline and the second, comparing two social scientific approaches.

An analysis of affirmative action that argues such policies are effective and necessary.

A causal argument paper showing how gambling causes debt.

Examines some of the disadvantages of multiculturalism.

A social analysis and comparison of the Anthony Burgess novel "A Clockwork Orange" and the 1971 film version to the punk rock movement.

This paper focuses on the pop cultural icon Homer J. Simpson, the patriarch of creator Matt Groenig's animated Simpson family.

This paper analyzes the long-term effects of childhood traumas and the resulting impact on psychological development.

This paper discusses the causes of poverty and recommends solutions.

A paper examining police responsibility in investigating hate crimes, organized crime, and ritualistic crimes.

A paper discussing limitations of liberty in John Stewart Mill's "On Liberty."

This paper discusses organization function in the schools.

An overview of how the main U.S. government healthcare programs work.

This paper examines the various social, psychological and biological factors that can cause certain individuals to become addicted to gambling.

This well-researched paper analyzes the relevance of robots and robotic technology in both film and various written works of fiction.

This paper discusses the use of sex in advertising as a powerful tool for selling products; however, sex in advertising is addressed differently toward men than it is toward women.

This in-depth paper analyzes the methodology used by researchers in choosing a paradigm for research purposes while focusing on the philosophical presumptions which exist in regards to the nature of their primary research.

A book review of "Unequal Childhoods" by Annette Lareau.

This paper discusses the changes in the traditional family unit, and as a result, how divorce is more common today than it used to be.

A paper surveying the history of immigration laws in the United States.

Describes the responses to interviews given to three generations of American women.

A paper on the use of violent imagery in the media.

An extensive discussion on gifted children and minority groups.

A discussion on the general welfare of the aged.

A look at cultural expansion and sustainability within the Willoughby Local Government Area (LGA) in Australia.

This article discusses if there is inequality between the rich and poor, and if there is, how intense it is.

This article analyzes the connection between sociology and the scientific method.

This paper discusses issues of the media and its relationship to ethic minorities especially women.

An examination of the relationship between substance abuse among African-American males and the criminal justice system.

Examines the evolving character of the Borough Park community and how it changed from a suburban acculturated Jewish neighborhood into a largely Hassidic one.

An overview of the American welfare system, its history, programs and problems.

A reaction paper to Donald Atkinson's book about providing counseling to minority groups in the U.S.A.

A paper surveying stereotypes and their effects on society.

This paper discusses issues of hunger in industrialized America.

A paper on the pros and cons of retina biometric technology applications (retinal scanning).

A proposal for a study examining online relationships and their role in society.

A paper describing the reasons for low voter turnouts in recent elections.

This paper argues that pornography has a negative effect on society.

A discussion on the film and photography guidelines for the Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park.

This paper examines the musical influence and substantial impact of the Beatles, whose music defined a generation.

An analysis of successful leadership in the 21st century.

Compares the theories of John Rawls and Robert Nozick on the issue of justice.

An overview of the relatively new field of social informatics.

An overview of the evolution and influence of street dance and hip hop.

An extensive discussion on homicide in America.

This paper analyzes the issue of police brutality while also discussing the role of the media in depicting cases of unwarranted excessive force on the part of law enforcement officers.

This paper discusses issues of welfare support of children by the U.S. government.

Argues that the present system in the U.S. does not make it easier for prisoners to maintain normal ties with their families.

An explanation of the difference between a multinational society and a multi-ethnic society and why this difference is significant to the United States.

A study of racism in the United States and the world.

This paper is a personal review of popular educator and philosopher Paulo Freire's "Education for Critical Consciousness", which examines society's many flaws.

This paper discusses glocalization, the effect of globalization on local culture.

An overview of the American civil rights movement, its stages of development and its legacies.

An analysis of the American-Korean experience and other issues relating to multiculturalism.

Examines Marxism and Existentialism in this work by Richard Wright.

This paper examines the hypothesis that strong motivation is important to the successful function of a professional counselor.

This paper is a personal book review of Saul Alinsky's "Rules for Radicals: A Pragmatic Primer for Realistic Radicals".

This well-researched paper analyzes the issue of child abuse in the United States while focusing primarily on the social aspects involved.

This paper discusses the concept of race and the races that make up the American melting pot.

An essay looking at whether media portrayals of violence increase aggressive behavior in children.

This paper is a research proposal to examine the effect of incorporating multiculturalism in domestic violence intervention programs.

An examination of gender inequality and oppression in America.

An overview of three great social activists: Harriett Martineau, Jane Addams and W.E.B. Dubois.

An examination on the high occurrence of HIV and AIDS in African-Americans.

An examination on the link between education and poverty in Australia.

An explanation of how religion has a major influence on the outcomes of many marriages.

This paper discusses the film "Lone Star", directed and written by John Sayle (1996), a story about the Texas-Mexico border and its people.

This in-depth paper analyzes the issues and problems facing minorities in the U.S. while focusing on the critical need for counselors who are trained to effectively handle and counsel people of various ethnic backgrounds.

This paper discusses the history and culture of Armenian-Americans.

This paper reviews and examines Carlos Cortes' book "The Children are Watching: How the Media Teach About Diversity" which focuses on the impact of television on children.

This paper discusses Woodstock, a three-day music concert held at Woodstock, New York in August, 1969, which had a profound effect on the young people and their music.

Examines reasons for the overcrowding problem in U.S. prisons and offers possible solutions.

A look at how societal changes bring new ways of punishment and crime control.

This paper examines the goals and accomplishments of Oxfam International, an independent non-government organization, dedicated to fighting poverty and related injustices around the world.

This well-researched paper analyzes the impact of America's Great Depression on the nation of Canada and its economy.

This paper analyzes the field of cybernetics and human communications while focusing on the views and opinions of linguistics expert Gregory Bateson.

This paper analyzes the various methods and strategies for implementing and fostering a harmonious and multicultural curriculum in public school settings.

This paper discusses fashion as a construct of national identity and culture in China and Japan.

An analysis of the community of Glendale, New York.