Sociology papers

This paper examines the social control and routine activities theories that shed light on the core variables that impact the gender gap in criminal behavior.

A look at how the definition of social justice has taken on a new dimension.

A brief look at the political structures of bands, tribes, chiefdoms and states that exist in society.

This paper discusses the book 'Alyosha the Pot' by Leo Tolstoy and looks at the treatment of the poor.

This paper analyzes the relationship between Victor and the monster in 'Frankenstein', by Mary Shelley, and discusses its evolution over the course of the narrative.

Looks at the formation of healthcare policy and financing as presented in Gloria R. Smith's article "Health Disparities: What Can Nursing Do? Policy, Politics, and Nursing Practice".

This paper analyzes several essays from the book "Signs of Life in the USA" edited by Sonia Maasik and Jack Solomon on the origins of gender identity.

An exploration of the impact of religious affiliation on voting choices of Americans.

This paper discusses class struggle as portrayed in 'The Critic as Artist' by Oscar Wilde and 'The Historical Text as Literary Artifact' by Hayden White.

Examines how race and gender played a role in the 2008 primary presidential elections.

This paper looks at the issue of self-expression of identity, focusing on the classroom setting and students with a non traditional sexual orientation or disability.

An examination of two theories which analyze the role and the actual birth of a nation and nationalism.

This paper looks at the film "The Truman Show" directed by Peter Weir and focuses on the issue of reality.

An exploration of female sexual subjugation and domesticity in America.

A discussion on work in its larger social context.

This paper looks into the discussion of public versus private education in the United States.

Looks at the diversity of Hispanic-Americans, the largest minority group in the United States.

This paper explores the writings of Herbert Marcuse, Erich Fromm and George Herbert Mead on Freudian psychoanalysis and the issues in a capitalistic society.

A comparison of Karl Marx and Emilie Durkheim's perspectives on society.

This paper looks at the barriers to globalization and international marketing that companies sometimes face, focusing specifically on the business environment between the US and China.

Discusses that technology has an interrelated effect upon people and organizations.

A review of Mary Mebane's essay "Shades of Black".

Examines the issues and theories relating to violent juvenile offenders and makes recommendations to help resolve the factors creating this problem.

This paper looks at the need for comprehensive sexual education in the United States.

This paper reviews the book "Responses to 101 Questions on God and Evolution' by John F. Haught.

An examination of the benefits of assessment and framework in social services, particularly child protection.

This paper looks at the advantages and disadvantages of implementing universal healthcare in the United States.

This paper looks at the heroines in four of Danielle Steel's novels and discusses the issue of romance.

An exploration of the cultural hierarchy of Western culture.

This paper examines the research article 'Collective and Normative Features of Gang Violence' by S. Decker.

This paper argues against jury nullification for reasons of race.

This paper studies a Harvard University panel discussion regarding race, police and the community.

This paper looks at cultural diversity in criminal justice and looks at the issue of racial disparity in sentencing.

A discussion on how we protect our personal space and do not befriend others, with a focus on the college environment at Lehigh.

A review of Leslie Marmon Silko's book "Ceremony".

This paper looks at culturally competent care in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) with regards to the future of nursing and health care in the United States.

This paper looks at the concept of leadership while reviewing the book 'Understanding Leadership' by Gayle Avery.

An examination of the efficiency of nonprofit organizations versus government agencies.

An analysis of Germany's policy towards people with disabilities.

An examination of the international marketing strategy of Mattel's Barbie doll.

This paper looks at the situation of older members of the work force in the United States and discusses the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

This paper discusses the influences on an individual's view and interpretation of the world.

Discusses the grandparent's role in passing on cultural and socialization skills to grandchildren, focusing on the African-American household.

A summary and analysis if the article, "The Village Talks: Racial Socialization of Our Children." by Harriette Pipes McAdoo.

This paper explores the causes of worldwide poverty as well as strategies to deal with poor countries.

Analyzes the problem of plagiarism not only in an academic environment but also in society.

An outline of how the politics of difference in nursing are socially constructed and maintained.

An examination of the importance of fast foods for generation Y.

This paper discusses organizational behavior and culture, focusing on the company FedEx.

This paper looks at the issue of immigration to America and discusses the history and the nature of the immigrant community in the U.S.

A review of the identity and discrimination against the Aboriginal nations in Australia.

This paper explroes how criminologists and sociologists explain and prevent corporate crime.

A discussion of how the perception of manhood and masculinity changed over the period 1500-1800.

A research proposal to identify how the larger societal culture affects individual organizational culture and performance.

This paper discusses the issue of humanity in technology as portrayed in Adam Goodheart's "9.11.2001: The Skyscraper And The Airplane".

This paper focuses on the central role of cultural awareness in military operations.

Presents a complete study, which investigates the relationship between organizational culture, societal culture and leadership style.

This paper looks at the importance of good public relations in order to achieve positive investor relations.

A discussion on how worldwide poverty can be reduced.

A discussion on whether the concept of civil partnership transgresses social norms.

This paper analyzes the current status of women in leadership roles and looks to the future in this regard.

A research proposal to investigate the relationship between organizational culture, societal culture and leadership styles.

This paper discusses how to enhance the life of students on campus, based on Daniel Gilbert's essay "Reporting Live from Tomorrow" from his "Stumbling on Happiness".

This paper looks at incest as a taboo and social and cultural theories in this regard.

Investigates the causes of the growing trend of self-racism.

This paper discusses the issue of community policing, concentrating on the community of Macom.

This paper looks at the economic effects of illegal immigration to America and discusses the possible outcome of legitimization.

Applies the cultural epoch theory to interpret the shift from Medieval to Renaissance Europe.

Investigates the effect of education on personal happiness and job satisfaction in the United State of America.

This paper discusses Lady Macbeth's guilt regarding the murder of Duncan in William Shakespeare's play "The Tragedy of Macbeth".

Demonstrates the British concept of colonialism in literary works by Elizabeth Nunez, Khushwant Singh, William Shakespeare and especially E. M. Forster.

A brief overview of the ideas of Emile Durkheim and Karl Marx on Western society.

An analysis of the extent to which John Rawl's political conception of justice is capable of addressing justice for the mentally disabled.

This paper looks into American history and discusses reasons why the North won the Civil War.

An analysis of Zadie Smith's "White Teeth" and the 'us versus them' post-colonial discourse of identity.

Explores the online community Totse.com, which stands for the Temple Of The Screaming Electron.

Emphasizes that globalization is no longer just an economic phenomenon but rather a complex interdependence of global cultural politics.

An in-depth examination of the UK Immigration Act of 1971 and its enforcement.

This paper looks at phallic violence and female autonomy in the film "Thelma and Louise".

Applies the principles of mediation to a specific divorce case.

This paper discusses the human rights abuses in Nigeria.

Looks at the history and use, from a sociological perspective, of cellular telephones (cell phones).

This paper provides a postcolonial interpretation of Malcolm Lowry's work 'Under the Volcano'.

This paper discusses the book "The Nature of Leadership" written by John Antonakis, Anna T. Cianciolo, and Robert J. Sternberg.

This paper looks at the inspiration of nature and discusses that moral lessons and reflections on society have always been a staple of poetry.

Looks at the social disorganization theory as an explanation of community crime.

Investigates the struggle of migrants towards cultural assimilation and ethnic-identification as portrayed in Amy Tan's "The Joy Luck Club", K.S. Maniam's "The Return", journal articles and an interview with a professor of migrant literature.

This paper discusses the respondent learning theory and the operant learning theory as they relate to deviant behavior.

This paper discusses the heroic tragedy of the death of character Willy Loman in Arthur Miller's play "Death of a Salesman".

This paper discusses the theme of guilt in the works 'The Fall' by Albert Camus and 'Waiting for the Barbarians' by J.M. Coetzee.

An in-depth discussion of the United Kingdom's Children Act 1989 that was intended to provide special protection for children.

An analysis of thoughts that have historically and traditionally existed concerning interracial relationships.

This paper analyzes and critiques several sociological theories and their implications.

An examination of Abraham Lincoln's life in relation to the theories of Maslow and Kohlberg.

A discussion on deviance as a means of social control.

An analysis of company communication at Label USA from the viewpoint of an exiting intern.

This paper discusses the issues of free will and divine foreknowledge.

This paper analyzes the kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the Middle East.