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Sociological Issues

different facets of existence. This paper discusses a number of aspects of living in society today. Discussion Please note: the p...

The Societal Aftermath of 9-11

paper properly! Domestic acts of terrorism have...

Affirmative Action, Racial Profiling and Morality

is a rather difficult concept to explain. In essence, what Himma is saying is that "pervasive stereotypes cause even the most tale...

There are No Winners in Teen Pregnancy

One of the most socially disturbing phenomena is young girls who get...

Exploring a Doll’s House

House shocked audiences when it first appeared with its depiction of a woman who refused to live by societys "rules." This paper d...

Which Punishment is Best

alarming rate. Although the crime rate in general has dropped, there is little evidence to show a direct causal relationship betwe...

Potential Strategy to Reduce Obesity in Scotland

guidelines that these should be used only as a last resort when all other options have failed, with the possible exception of surg...

Language Differences between Men and Women

The writer argues that society assigns certain acceptable roles to men and women, and that much societal behavior is learned. The ...

Mill Verses Tennyson Verses Gaskell, A Comparison of The Subjection of Women, The Princess and North and South

This six page paper considers the societal roles expected of Victorian women. John Stewart Mill, Tennyson, and Elizabeth Gaskell ...

Primary and Secondary Rules and Hart's 'Rule of Recognition'

This paper discusses the societal and legal system primary and secondary rules' functions in accordance with Hart's 'rule of recog...

The Positive and Negative Effects of Using Cloning to Treat Genetic Disease

Switching around an embryos mitochondria might appear innocent enough but we must realize that mitochondrial genes act well outsid...

The Importance of 9-11

indeed witnessed an attack inside our borders but that attack was limited both in its extent and in the continued threat that it r...

Sex and Morality

accepted element in some of the more primitive of the worlds societies, more advanced societies have historically regarded promisc...

Juvenile and Adult Courts: A Comparative Study:

vary somewhat from state to state, juvenile justice typically has a similar protocol. At the time a juvenile is arrested, a decis...

The Elderly and the Natural Life Span

This paper reviews how individual outlook combines with societal norms to determine whether aging will be a positive or negative p...

Role of the Feminine in Ancient Creation Myth

males. In both "Enuma Elish" and in Hesiods mythology, the Earth goddess is described in terms of motherhood. Tiamet first rages a...

Romance, Desire and Social Norms

than she is now, so her meekness is both infuriating and false. Then we have the prince, who falls in love with her at the ball ...

Gender Reversal in Indigenous Culture

American Native groups as well. For many indigenous cultutes, in fact, gender-reversed individuals have played important ...

Russian Masculinity

(Ashwin and Lytkina, 2004). Russian mens status as the family breadwinner has thus been undermined. Like Willy Loman in "Death o...

Russian Masculinity and Changing Cultural Norms

sufficient enough pay to maintain his family. Bob becomes depressed, despondent and even suicidal. Bob is not alone, however. T...

Sociological and Biological Definitions of Sexuality

wonder that many are reluctant to place full responsibility for behavior and personality on genetics. Peele (1995) notes:...

America of the Eighteenth Century and the Monticello Home of Thomas Jefferson

in the Virginia (Leary 42). Palladios designes were: "... inspired by the temples and villas of Ancient Rome. Palladio project...

Society and Pornography

Some therapists say that pornography helps marriages by providing variety for otherwise good marriages whose sex life has gone Sou...

Radical Aspects of the Scientific Revolution

the sun around which our planet revolved, not the sun around the earth as was held by the Church (Meeks, 1997). This assertion al...

Gilgamesh, 'The Odyssey' and Heroic Epics

In five pages this paper discusses the societal and immortality quests of epic heroes in Gilgamesh and Homer's 'The Odyssey' in a ...

What is Normal? Lahiri vs. Chabon

Mr. Pirzada Came to Dinner by Jhumpa Lahiri and Spikes by Michael Chabon are good sources for comparisons of what is considered a ...

Interviewing My Grandmother and Contemplating Time Changes

quite radically since the 1920s. These changes are evident in such personal aspects of our lives such as family life and religiou...

Responsibility in Motley and Wright

Knock on Any Door by Willard Motley and Native Son by Richard Wright present different perspectives on sociology and race relation...

Hero Worship

In eleven pages this paper examines the societal pros and cons of hero worship with professional athletes including OJ Simpson, Dw...

Case Study on the WWF

In five pages a case study on the World Wrestling Foundation focuses upon its successful marketing strategy as well as providing a...