Sociology papers

A discussion on whether community policing can be considered effective.

A review of the skills which are important in school with respect to positive interaction with peers, time on task, and academic success.

A review of the social welfare aspects of of the Great Society and the Welfare Reform Act of 1996 with regard to single African-American mothers.

This paper uses quantitative data to analyze the effect of several child welfare variables on educational and societal outcomes.

This paper looks at the effects of the print media on policy making.

An examination of the history and methods of the death penalty, and the ongoing argument whether or not it should be imposed.

This paper discusses and compares the power sources of public schools and corporations.

A research paper examining the causes of poverty in the United States and whether poverty can be ascribed to the individual or to society.

This paper looks at educational intervention as it relates to minority groups.

This paper explores cultural competence in health care.

A comparison of the articles "Dell Hymes, Kenneth Burke's 'Identification,' and the Birth of Sociolinguistics" by Jay Jordan and "Do You Speak American?" by John Baugh.

A critical review of "Streets of Glory - Church and Community in Black Neighborhoods " by Omar M. McRoberts.

A look at Thomas Malthus' view of modern agriculture in light of his criticism of the Poor Law.

A look at the growing problem of racism and hate crimes in America.

This paper looks at the part that the media played in the case of Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb.

An outline of the sources of diversity on campus from a sociological perspective.

This paper discusses the creation of the welfare system and its implications on the economy.

A review of "Ancient Society" and "League of the Iroquois," by Lewis H. Morgan.

This paper looks at popular conceptions of gender differences in cognitive abilities and discusses how men and women are different.

This paper studies the work "Middlemarch" by George Eliot noting how Eliot portrays the optimistic and pessimistic vision of humanity.

This paper looks at racial attacks, focusing on the Jena 6 controversy.

A brief look at globalization and social customs issues in Saudi Arabia.

This paper analyzes the book "Random Family: Love, Drugs, Trouble and Coming of Age in the Bronx" by Adrian Nicole LeBlanc.

This paper provides a comparison of four leadership models: transactional leadership, transformational leadership, charismatic leadership and servant leadership.

A personal account of the struggle to connect two cultural identities.

This paper discusses Emile Durkheim's beliefs about society and religion.

This paper examines the ideas of Georg Simmel, one of the first professional sociologists.

This paper discusses the subjects of power and leadership as exemplified by three ancient texts: "Genesis", "Epic of Gilgamesh" and "Lysistrata".

This paper discusses the theories of Geer Hofstede, Franz Boas and Harry Triandis on culture in human relations.

A discussion on the impact of HIPAA on the United States macroeconomic system, the healthcare system, and population subgroups.

A study of self-monitoring and its ability to create compliance in those participating in the study.

This paper discusses and compares gender roles within American and African cultures.

This paper discusses Eric Erikson's theories and stages of development.

Argues that the Bible cannot be used as a substitute for a declaration of universal human rights.

An examination of "The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down" by Anne Fadiman and its implications for the medical field.

Defines the theories of environmental determinism and probalilism and their application to understanding mankind.

An analysis of the results of a survey designed to test a statement about the effects of an e-community on its members.

This paper looks at creating a brighter tomorrow with regards to multiculturalism in education.

This paper discusses methods of teaching in multicultural classrooms.

An discussion on the idea of a living wage, which has been considered in a number of ordinances across the US.

A discussion of how an American identity has developed from the essentials set forth in the Declaration of Independence.

Discusses several different sociological theories that explain altruism.

An overview of the history and evolution of the concept known as Social Darwinism.

Argues that the increased violence in television and video games are influencing young children to become more aggressive.

An argument in favor of greater access to a 24-hour daycare service for the American working parent.

An in-depth review of Neil Postman's book "Amusing Ourselves to Death".

A discussion of the positive and negative effects of the media.

This paper discusses the city of Pittsburgh and looks at its history, society and dialect.

Explores the issue of believability in business research.

Discusses the importance of baseball to America's culture as reflected in the films "The Rookie", "Field of Dreams" and "A League of their Own".

This paper discusses the psychological benefits of plastic or cosmetic surgery and argues that they outweigh the health risks.

A discussion about biases against the overweight, termed fatism, and how this is destructive to the well-being of society.

This paper looks at poetry as a social challenge, concentrating on the work of poets Langston Hughes and Adrienne Rich.

This paper examines and discusses the issue of homelessness in the U.S.

An overview of social work practices in the gay world.

Proposes a prevention program to help solve the growing problem of violence in the schools, homes and places of recreation in the US.

An examination of the impact of media on business communication skills.

This paper argues that it is about time that racism is ended.

This paper explores the inception and evolution of delinquency and crime within families.

This paper looks at ancient cultures and discusses the purpose of human life.

This paper discusses and examines the 'California Health Care Market Report 2006' by Allan Baumgarten.

An examination of Riverside, California and the treatment of various cultures and races there.

Examines the literature regarding the effect diversity has on organizational behaviors.

An analysis of abortion law through the lens of Michel Foucault's theories.

This paper explores how racial profiling is a growing problem in American society today, focusing on the violation of the rights of individuals on the streets and in vehicles.

This paper explores the process of McDonaldization in our current global society.

A research proposal on the subject of adolescents in foster care.

This paper explores the role of ethics in social work and foster care.

A detailed layout of how, with the formation of an SNP minority government, the differences in social care provisions between Scotland and England will increase, over the coming years.

This paper focuses on four African-American pioneers in social work.

Looks at the way society responds to HIV/AIDS and to the needs of the people who suffer from it.

A personal look at the problem of assault in American universities.

Examines the fast food empire McDonald's using sociological theory.

This paper defines and discusses the concept of conflict among individuals or groups.

Looks at the ways that both women and men, especially teenagers, are pressured to look good.

An argument that there is a strong relationship between environmental degradation and worldwide poverty.

A review of the inequality in gender roles in television shows.

This paper discusses the essay 'There are no Lessons to be Learned from Littleton' by Gary Kleck.

Looks at the problem of Hawaiian Creole English (HCE) and standardized English (SE) in Hawaiian schools.

This paper explores trends affecting the homeless population.

Expresses the author's thoughts about poverty, stimulated by her visit to see the "Visual Griots of Mali" photo exhibition in a Brooklyn museum.

A review of the novel "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding as compared to the theories in "Leviathan" by Thomas Hobbes.

Looks at the issue of poverty and social exclusion among young people between the ages of 16 and 24.

An analysis of the ethical codes of social work and how these codes benefit social service users.

This paper assesses whether the legal system promotes or hinders the concept of social justice, in relation to juveniles.

Assesses the issue of control and protection within social work.

A personal account of race relations in the metropolitan Portland/Vancouver area.

Examines how ecological issues in the twenty first century have impacted both the theoretical and practical assumptions of the social sciences.

Assesses what the role of the media was in the United States' defeat in the Vietnam War.

An assessment of E.P. Thompson's "Time, Work Discipline and Industrial Capitalism".

Reports on the financial implications of being a user of
community care services.

This paper discusses factors that might lead to loss of identity during aging and looks at what practical support care workers can give during this life stage.

This paper offers a critical analysis of group-centered social work that provides an objective examination based on academic teachings and the actual practice of social workers.

An assessment of quantitative and qualitative methodologies in research.

This paper discusses political participation in Europe and looks at modern liberal democracy.

An analysis and review of the methods to define and measure poverty.

Describes a hypothetical health care organization that would provide services for all the community.

Looks at how different societies attempt to foster political culture, using Pakistan and Slovakia as examples.

This paper assesses the extent to which Pierre Bourdieu delivers a distinctive solution to the problem of structure and agency.

This paper looks at Victorian moral values and how they were applied differently in different sections of society.