Academic papers on Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling

Why Women Are More Religious Than Men
A 10 page paper. Women have always been more involved in religion than men, despite the fact that men have always held the positions of authority and power in the churches. Women were, in fact, instrumental in the spread of Christianity to the...
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Social Aspects of Fertility Drug Use
An 8 page paper discussing the social costs of artificially-induced multiple births. The likelihood of achieving a full term pregnancy decreases with increased numbers of fetuses, which translates to greater costs associated with birth...
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Juvenile Delinquency in Terms of Social Theory
A 10 page paper discussing proposing a study focused on whether delinquency is more prevalent in single-parent families. There has been a sizeable increase in the number of single parent families over the years, perhaps with an associated...
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Views on Capitalism
This 5 page paper focuses on the topic of capitalism, looking at it from Marx and Weber's eyes. Weber's Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism is discussed along with classic Marx works. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Alex Kotlowitz/ Children of the "other" America
A 5 page summation and analysis of Kotlowitz's study of two inner city children from the projects in Chicago, There Are No Children Here. The writer outlines the conditions that instigate symptoms in these boys that are similar to children who live...
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Contributions of Classic Sociologists
This 3 page paper examines the contributions of Marx, Engels, Durkheim and Weber based on the times in which they lived. Their contributions to the field are duly noted. No bibliography.
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Deviance: Living Outside The Norm
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...
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The Effects of Media Violence
This 6 page paper looks at both sides of the argument regarding media violence. Examples are used. School shooting cases are explored and connected with specific media content. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Factors That Might Make Children In Institutional Care More Vulnerable To Abuse
10 pages in length. In today's world of institutional care, one might readily surmise that abuse or neglect of children is more common than one wants to admit. Although laws have been passed pertaining to health reform in this area, the extent to...
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Sociological Theorists Compared
This 5 page paper provides a look into the theories of Marx, Weber, Durkheim and DuBois. Their theories about society, the individual and capitalism are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Homelessness In The Aspect Of Deviance-Defining Process
6 pages in length. Human nature is defined by myriad elements, not the least of which is the social need to categorize people into distinct groupings based upon certain criteria. These innate classifications can represent significant social power,...
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The Good Marriage
This 5 page paper provides an overview of the book called The Good Marriage, written by Judith S. Wallerstein and Sandra Blakeslee. Marriage is discussed in depth. The four types of marriage as explained by authors are noted. No additional sources...
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The Texture Of Men
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.
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Adolescent Sexual Activity and Pregnancy
A 6 page paper which examines two specific articles which address different aspects of adolescent sexual activity and pregnancy. The articles are "The first teenage pregnancy in the family: Does it affect mothers' parenting, attitudes, or...
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Elkind's The Hurried Child
This 5 page paper explores the ideas surrounding the loss of childhood as presented by David Elkins in his book, The Hurried Child. No additional sources are listed.
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