Essays and Research Papers on Issues In Sociology/Mixed

This 9 page paper looks at the different types of migration and the way these may effect the demographics of an area or county. The paper includes examples such as migration from the south to the north in the United States as well as the movement of refugees between countries. The bibliography cites 10 sources. ...

6 pages in length. Getting old is not a socially accepted occurrence. In America, contempt and disrespect stem from the aspect of aging against one's will, with people looking upon the elderly as slow, incapable, broken down and virtually worthless individuals. The notion of ageism, the negative attitude associated with getting old, is ...

5 pages in length. The writer discusses the concept of ambition by utilizing Burton Raffel's "Beowulf," Gabriel Garcia Marquez's "Balthazar's Marvelous Afternoon" and Jose Armas' "A Delicate Balance." Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper. There are an astounding number of minors who have a parent incarcerated on any given day - in excess of 1.5 million. This essay discuses the data regarding the numbers, then reports an observation of a teenager whose father is in jail. The writer then discusses psychological theories for the ...

A 5 page paper. The concept of cultural relativity was first proposed in 1934. It basically means judging another culture fairly, based on that culture's own values and standards as opposed to judging a culture unfairly based on one's own standards. Cultural relativity has become more commonly known as multiculturalism. This essay discuses this ...

A 5 page paper that discusses how studying macrosociology and microsociology helps one understand the structure of society and patterns of social interaction. Each term is defined. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This five-page-paper presents a discussion on the homeless population in this nation. Shelter options, problems, and suggestions for improvement are all included. Bibliography lists two sources.

This six-page-paper presents a detailed discussion about the ways gambling addictions destroy lives and families. The symptoms , and problems of pathological gambling are all outlined as well as the many things that gambling interferes with. Bibliography lists six sources.

This 12 page report discusses the issues surrounding the teaching of diversity awareness. The impact of all diversity awareness programs is of fundamental concern in virtually every aspect of the modern world. Awareness of different races, different physical abilities, different cultures is important because they form the context of social interactions and relationships. Clearly, part of any student’s comprehensive education ...

6 pages in length. Is there any truth to the separation of birth order as it relates to how people develop? The scientific community has long attempted to demonstrate a relationship between birth order and personal achievement, as well as personal development, noting that there are distinct characteristics associated to the first, middle and last ...

A 7 page paper. The attachment theories of Bowlby, Ainsworth, Rutter and Bronfenbrenner are explained and discussed. Different issues are also discussed in terms of attachment, such as divorce, deprivation, and abuse. A brief critique of some of the theories is also included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 10 page paper argues that The ideas surrounding what constitutes deviancy and how it should be approached have changed dramatically in the past fifty years. A new perspective that assesses the primary variables of the system in which an individual functions and then eliminates the problem of the dichotomy of 'us' and 'them' and places the individual within ...

9 pages in length. The writer presents a sociological story of two men from different generations and how their outlooks color their respective masculinity. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A six page paper which looks at mourning customs and funeral rites in the context of a multi-cultural British society and considers how much importance is accorded to death as a natural process in British culture. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which first discusses Charles Horton Cooley's concept of Looking Glass Self, and then discusses the Labeling Theory. In examining the concepts and theories the paper addresses how each is perhaps useful, yet also perhaps limited. Possible improvements are suggested. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An eight page paper which considers the hypothesis that religious groups fulfil all the criteria to allow them to be defined as communities. The writer looks at Jewish, Muslim and Pagan groups in order to support the hypothesis. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page observation on the occurrence of age discrimination in the workplace. Notes that the fact that a substantial percentage of Americans now comprise the older age categories coupled with better health care and relatively longer healthier lives translates into a greater possibility that more and more individuals will be subjected to age ...

A twelve page paper which analyses The Beverly Hills Diet by Judy Mazel and considers how far it is based on sound nutritional theory, how well it addresses the problem of obesity in Western culture, and the importance of marketing strategy in relation to the book’s success. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page report discusses Harry Kitano’s theories regarding inequality based on the stratifications of race and class. Kitano points out that everybody has experienced some form of stratification regardless of whether it is the most innocuous of circumstances or the most prejudicial. The fact that Americans are told that they are all “equal” is nothing more than a philosophical ...

A 5 page summation and analysis of Judith Rich Harris' The Nurture Assumption, which offers an interesting hypothesis that contradicts the vast majority of parenting advice that has been offered over the last several decades. In her book, Harris offers a comprehensive literature and research survey on the question of what shapes human development, ...

This 5 page paper argues that student employment during High School, although having a few detrimental effects, is a positive endeavor that results in the student's learning how to socialize in a work setting, skills necessary for budgeting and a sense of self worth derived from the autonomy that is afforded as well as being able to reach a goal. ...

A 5 page paper. The elements of social identity theory are presented. This is followed by a discussion of group conflict within social identity theory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the effects of increased illegal immigration from Mexico and its effects on the immigrants themselves and added strain on public services. There is no "quick fix" in sight, particularly as long as employers choose to look past obviously forged work permits and other immigration papers during the hiring process. The issue will ...

This 5 page report discusses the fact that the majority of the population is aware that there is a serious problem in America with child abuse but few understand how much of a problem also exists related to elder abuse. In fact “some five percent of the Nation's elderly may be the victims of abuse from moderate to severe... ...

This 5 page paper discusses the rising incidence of elder abuse and neglect. A general overview is provided, after which the writer focuses on the issue as it pertains to Florida. Data are included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.