Sociology papers

This paper discusses social care provision for the elderly and disabled.

This paper discusses the effects of town planning in Britain in particular, and looks at the difficulties in measuring such effects.

This paper discusses new social movements and the issue of difference.

This paper describes the impact of litigation on reforming the child welfare system.

This paper looks at goals and objectives of the American Civil Liberties Union.

This paper looks at the societal regulation of sexual relations in different social groups.

This paper presents a detailed analysis of corporal punishment with regard to children and how the use of such action has changed over the years.

This paper explores the thoughts of several philosophers on leisure and a discussion on the writer's own philosophy of leisure.

A look at new history and multiculturalism within the context of historical studies in Britain.

A review of the book "Fight Club" by Chuck Palahniuk.

This paper looks at the cultural competence of long-term health care as it relates to the Latino population.

This paper looks at the concept of disease from a general medical practice and homeopathic medicine perspective.

This paper discusses the effects of color on human emotions.

An analysis of the extent to which peer pressure affects parental influence.

This paper examines the prevalent sociology theories to develop a greater understanding of why individuals join social movements.

This paper explores the power of the suburban ideal upon the modern American consciousness.

This paper studies the poems "The Courage that my Mother Had" by Edna St. Vincent Millay and "The Funeral" by Gordon Parks.

A literature review about domestic violence prevention as it relates to individuals.

This paper analyzes the conflict theory in Eric Schlosser's book "Fast Food Nation".

A discussion of race and immigration in late 19th and early 20th century America, focussing on the case of "United States v. Bhagat Singh Thind," and the 1924 Immigration Act.

This paper discusses the Industrial Revolution and the industrialization process across Europe in the 19th century.

This paper reviews Anna Deveare Smith's book 'Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992'.

This paper analyzes the work 'Moby Dick' by Herman Melville, focusing on the character Ahab and the white whale Moby Dick.

A research proposal to determine how affordable and accessible housing can be provided for low income individuals and families across the nation.

A review of the effects of television commercials on the eating habits of children.

An analysis of how communities of practice function and of their growing importance in businesses, organizations and worldwide.

This paper discusses the effects of TV violence on its viewers.

A descriptive perception of the concept of crime and punishment, social control, and defined concepts of justice.

Looks at the depiction of masculinity in Australian films.

A look at the role of social workers in adoption cases.

A comparison of the writings of Emile Durkheim and Max Weber, focusing on their views on religion and society.

Looks at the grandmother as the linchpin of the African-American family.

A research proposal to study the design and development of effective intervention programs to encourage foster-parent/caregiver and child relationship attachment.

Examines five literary sources to explore the sociological concepts of transculturation and hybridity, orientalism and cultural translation.

This paper looks at the impact of a physical disability within the family dynamics.

An analysis of Mark Mathabane's book "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography", specifically focusing on apartheid in South Africa and the appalling prejudice and segregation between blacks and whites under the regime.

A discussion on how different social classes are defined and differentiated.

This paper compares the themes of social control and pleasure seeking in "A Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley, to modern American society.

An analysis of the sociological philosophies of Charles Horton Cooley and George Herbert Mead.

This paper reviews the book "The Fire of Jubilee: Nat Turner's Fierce Rebellion" by Stephen B. Oates.

This paper provides a review of the book 'Tobacco Road' by Erskine Caldwell.

This paper discusses the relevance and purpose of feminism in modern Europe .

This paper reviews and discusses the article "Police Culture and Coercion" by W.Terrill, E.A. Paoline, and P.K. Manning.

This paper looks at the effects of television and video games on children.

An analysis and commentary of various research publications on the influence of the media on criminal behavior.

This paper looks at depression following childbirth, both for women and the families involved.

A discussion of reactive attachment disorder (RAD).

Describes Sacha Baron Cohen's British television comedy "The Ali G Show".

This paper researches the relationship between domestic abuse and homelessness in women contacting the women's aid helpline in Ireland between 1997 and 2006.

This paper looks at the issues of contempt of court and free speech, discussing the debate of authority or right.

A case study to determine whether the Pension Protection Act of 2006 does or does not protect employees as well as, costs (if any) related to the Act.

Looks at the issue of distributive justice and evaluates Robert Nozick's entitlement theory.

A research proposal to evaluate a way to renew public interest in homelessness in the U.S.

Looks at several 'happily ever after' fairy tales and their relationship to culture.

This paper discusses Urie Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory of development.

A case study presentation of the cultural differences between an interviewer and interviewee.

A review of "Towards and Theory of Social Work Expertise" by J. Fook, M. Ryan and L. Hawkins and a personal application to the field of social work.

This paper looks at Hispanic-American diversity in the United States.

A discussion on the emerging and future field of eco-psychology that also may be alluded to as environmental psychology.

This paper explains the role of senior centers in promoting a long and healthy life.

This paper looks at whether surrogate motherhood should be either banned or regulated by law.

This paper discusses changes in regards to the status of women in American society.

This paper provides an examination of the relationship between fashion print media coverage and fashion public relations in the United Kingdom today.

This paper discusses how a person's reputation may be ruined by accusations and concentrates on the case of baseball star Barry Bonds.

This paper discusses reasons for the existence of achievement gaps and looks at possible ways of reducing these gaps.

A study to identify the treatment strategies which may be used in sub-Saharan Africa to improve adherence to tuberculosis (TB) treatment.

This essay discusses Nancy Leys Stepan's "The Hour of Eugenics: Race, Gender, and Nation in Latin America" and evaluates how theories of "racial improvement" aided modernization in Latin America.

This paper looks at how the definition of child, along with the concepts of child maltreatment, have evolved over time within society.

This paper looks at Greek history, focusing on Aristotle's view of Spartan women.

A discussion of some arguments from those who are for and against illegal immigration.

A review of the book "Finding Fish: A Memoir" by Antwone Fisher.

This paper attempts to provide a definition of sociology.

An argument that the legislative attempts to moralize victimless behavior have created a crisis of over-criminalization in America.

This paper discusses the female form, sexuality and society.

This paper researches the culture, values and beliefs of Amish families in America and how these relate to the ecological theory of human development.

This paper looks at the issue of funeral rites concentrating on Roman rites.

This paper contrasts violent and nonviolent methods of achieving peace.

A compreshensive account of cheating with examples of dishonesty throughout American society today.

An examination of M. Scott Peck's insights into community building as set forth in his book "The Different Drum."

A discussion on the possible effects of uncontrolled television viewing on adults and children.

Looks at various types of public health partnerships using examples of two public health partnerships, "Dangerous Decibels" and the UNAIDS "Phones for Health".

A research proposal to study the effects of social support services on the reduction of child abuse by substance-abusing parents.

This paper studies the novel 'Mary Poppins' by P.L. Travers and discusses the elements of social class.

This paper examines two works of art, the "Venus of Willendorf," a prehistoric artifact, and Manet's "Paris" in order to discuss how humans define art and the meaning of art.

This paper discusses how the law can be utilized as a tool for social engineering.

A discussion on the evolution of schools of management theory.

A research paper discussing the breadth and prevalence of adolescent substance abuse.

A comparison and contrast over cultural evolution with biological evolution.

This paper examines the pairing of characters in the novel 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley.

This paper reviews theories of social deviance.

This paper looks at symbolism of empty material success within F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby'.

This paper discusses the United States Alien Tort Claim Act that is considered to be one of the most innovative pieces of legislation in the area of human rights protection.

This paper discusses the counter-themes of illusion and reality within James Joyce's short story "Araby".

A review of the book "Waging Nonviolent Struggle: 20th Century Practice and 21st Century Potential" by Gene Sharp.

Looks at the diminution in alcohol use in the U.S. and Europe.

This paper looks at the concept of bilingualism and what it means for the U.S. and its citizens.