Papers On Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling
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DUI Laws - Have They Gone Too Far?
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A 7 page research paper which examines the evolution of DUI laws and shows how what was once a minor offense as now become a charge with the possibility of ruining the defendant's life. The writer argues that although drunk driving has become a serious societal problem, the methods which are usually used to judge whether or not a person is impaired are grossly inaccurate and create situations where the innocent can end up being wrongfully accused. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: DUI.doc
Should Drunk Drivers Be Charged With Murder?
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This 15 page paper takes the position that those who kill while driving drunk should be charged with murder. Many solutions to the drunk driving challenge have been explored including raising taxes on liquor, police efforts, raising the drinking age, using special license plates to designate repeat offenders and more. The paper concludes that despite the efforts made to combat the problem, drunk driving continues. Thus, tougher punishment is needed. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Ddmurder.wps
Spousal Abuse: A Bibliography
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This 3 page paper provides an outline of a study of the problem of spousal abuse and outlines a bibliography of sources for this topic. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHAbuBib.rtf
Deviance
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This 8 page paper provides an overview on the concept of deviance. Several aspects are explored including the relative nature of the concept. Labeling theory is discussed and the paper focuses on juvenile delinquency when it provide examples. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA24Devi.wps
Deviance / Social Theory
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Theories of deviance are discussed in this 6 page overview that includes references to sociologists from Sutherland to Becker, explaining their ideas. Brown's work on conformity is also included. Many examples are given to describe the often-difficult to distinguish type of behavior as evidenced by various decades and generations. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Devitheo.wps
Deviant Behavior
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7 pages worth of textbook-based essays on criminology & deviant behavior. Theories and ideas touched upon include labeling, learning, class, socialization, economic & political criminality, etc; No Bibliography.
Filename: Devibeha.wps
Deviant Behavior & The Power of Labeling
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A 4 page research paper that examines the use of labeling and how it relates to what is considered to be deviant behavior. For instance, the writer points out that if a woman grows herbs, blends them into creams and potions, and sells them on the open market today, she is considered an astute businesswoman in the booming business of natural homeopathic remedies. If a woman did exactly the same thing three hundred years ago, she'd have been burned or hung as a witch. The writer demonstrates how the same concept can be applied to conceptions of mental illness, drugs, and sexual deviance. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Devlabel.wps
Gary M. Katz's Article on 'Conformity, Status, and Rejection of the Deviant'
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A 3 page essay discussing the 1982 article by Gary M. Katz on the 'high-status' versus the 'low- status' deviant and the 'acceptability' of both. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Garykatz.wps
Organized Crime & Theories of Deviance
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The theory of differential association is used to explain deviance in the Gambino crime family. This 6 page paper explores theories of deviance and criminology as applied to organized crime in general. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Orgcrim2.wps
Social Theories of Deviance
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A 1998 article that depicts a crime is analyzed in this 6 page paper that discusses both anomie and social strain theories. Other concepts such as the decline of family values, are also included. Recommendations are made. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Devisoc.wps
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