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Analysis of Emile Durkheim’s “Suicide: A Study in Sociology” Using Primary and Secondary Sources (10 Pages, 119.5 USD)

This is a 10 page paper discussing Emile Durkheim’s text “Suicide: A Study in Sociology”. Emile Durkheim’s text “Suicide: A Study in Sociology” (1897) was considered one of the first studies in the social sciences which used a purely scientific and methodological approach to study a social phenomenon. Suicide, for the large part, previously was considered an individual act focused upon mainly by psychologists. Durkheim however related the individual act of suicide to the cohesiveness or imbalance within society. According to Durkheim, during the age of industrialization throughout the 1800s, the incidence of suicides increased as a result of the demise of the traditional social institutions such as the church and social guilds which could not be replaced by the goals of wealth and the division of labor. Suicides were the result of an imbalance of two major social forces: social integration and moral regulation. Durkheim’s focus on the influence of social forces on the individual was highly controversial during his time as it undermined the concepts of “free will and individual moral agency”. Nevertheless, Durkheim managed to establish sociology and the social sciences as one of the major areas of study within France and his theories and methods are still considered significant in contemporary sociology, more than a century later. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Anthony Giddens’ Response to Emile Durkheim’s “Suicide” (6 Pages, 71.7 USD)

This is a 6 page paper discussing Giddens’ response to Durkheim’s suicide. Anthony Giddens is a modern day sociologist who has proposed a new theory of “structuration” which he considers as his “concern to develop an ontological framework for the study of human social activities”. In doing this, Giddens offers a more expansive and open method in the study of society and institutions in which he hopes will offer an alternative to many of the traditional sociological methods used. Emile Durkheim in his study on “Suicide” provided one of the first systematic presentations of suicide as a sociological phenomenon. Consistent with the functionalist theories however, Durkheim offered three definitions of suicide, egoistic, altruistic and anomic, which were all functional aspects of society. Giddens believed that the functionalist argument could not possibly account for the various factors influencing suicide and within his argument and general dismisses much of Durkheim’s definitions. He also presents other misunderstandings and controversies which surrounded Durkheim’s study on suicide which somewhat validate his claim that the functionalist perspective is not complete in its relation to the discussion of suicide. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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The Social Theories of Emile Durkheim in Relation to the Social Theories of Substance Use and Abuse (10 Pages, 119.5 USD)

This is a 10 page paper discussing the social theories of Emile Durkheim and in relation to social theories of the social phenomenon of substance use and abuse. The social theories of Emile Durkheim relate to the important social factors of group cohesion, integration, interaction, limits and controls over its members. Without these aspects during times of rapid change and stress, group cohesion breaks down, called anomie by Durkheim, resulting in social deviance from groups members which may include substance use and abuse. Today’s studies on substance use and abuse take into account biological, psychological and social factors but group relationships are those which are considered as the “protective factors” for prevention of substance use and abuse. Those who are members of groups including families, schools, peers, social and religious which have higher cohesive, interactive and integration levels, are less likely to deviate from the morals and values of that group and interactive group programs are encouraged as preventative and supportive measures in communities considered at-risk for substance use and abuse and for those who are in addiction therapy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Reaction to Structural Functionalism (3 Pages, 35.85 USD)

A 3 page reaction paper that conveys the writer's perspective on four readings by sociologists of the structural functionalist school, specifically writing by Parsons, Durkheim and Bredemeier are analyzed. The writer argues that while all of the authors define themselves as structural functionalists - Bredemeier specifically mentions following the work of both Durkheim and Parsons-each sociologist addresses the topic from a unique viewpoint that reflects his own orientation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Personal Philosophy Of Moral Education (8 Pages, 95.6 USD)

An 8 page paper that presents a teacher's personal philosophy of moral education and a discussion of issues related to moral education. The writer mentions the CELS goal of encouraging critical thinking. Topics discussed include the reluctance of teachers to discuss character or moral education and why they are reluctant. The writer also presents models that may be used – Durkheim, Kohlberg and Lickona and why each is useful. An example of the morality of sexuality education is used to demonstrate Durkheim's thoughts. The importance of not imposing one's own values is discussed as is the acknowledgement that these values will be transmitted to students in one way or another. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

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The Relationship of the Individual and Society as Found in Voltaire’s “Candide” and Shelley’s “Frankenstein”: The Myths of Freedom and Conservatism (5 Pages, 59.75 USD)

This is a 5 page paper discussing the individual and society as found in “Candide” and “Frankenstein”. Sociologists have outlined the various relationships which exist between the individual and society. Emile Durkheim for one believed that man was an animal with unlimited desires which could only be controlled by the moral guidelines and interactions given from society as a regulative force. On the other hand, Durkheim also argued for the rights of freedom of the individual and against the over restrictive conservatism which can corrupt society and its positive interactions. The ideas of the myth of freedom and myth of conservatism as working within man’s relationship to society are portrayed within the two literary works of Voltaire’s “Candide” in which a man who believes in freedom realizes that a life working within the conservative restrictions imposed by society is his only option for survival, and Shelley’s “Frankenstein” in which a creature created by man desires a role within conservative society but rather is forced to live outside of society, free, but without social interaction he leads of life of isolation and moral and physical decline. In both works, absolute freedom and absolute conservatism are myths, both susceptible to corruption and disappointment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Durkheim's Impact on Sociology (7 Pages, 83.65 USD)

This 7 page paper provides a look at the impact of sociological methods and studies used by Durkheim the classic work Suicide. Durkheim is seen as integral to the development of sociology. More recent methods employed to the concept of suicide are also discussed as are changes in methods in sociology. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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Liberty and Equality/Marx, Durkheim & Others (5 Pages, 59.75 USD)

A 5 page research paper that contrasts and compares the views of society expressed by early sociologists, Karl Marx and Emile Durkheim. The writer argues that Marx and Durkheim were cognizant of the tension between freedom and equality in societal structure, but perceived the impact of these forces in very different ways. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Charles Taylor and Multiculturalism (5 Pages, 59.75 USD)

A 5 page paper which discusses what Charles Taylor's theories are regarding multiculturalism. His theories are also related to those of Max Weber and Emile Durkheim. The primary works used are "Multiculturalism" by Charles Taylor, "Suicide" by Emile Durkheim, and "The Protestant Ethic" by Max Weber. No additional sources cited.

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Emile Durkheim on Sociological methods (10 Pages, 119.5 USD)

This 10 page paper considers Emile Durkheim’s approach to sociological investigation. The first part of the paper considers the issue of proof as demonstrated by chapter six in his book ‘Rules of Sociological Method’. The second part of the paper then compares Durkheim’s theories with those of another leading sociologist Max Weber, and assessed his overall impact on sociology. The bibliog5raphy cites 6 sources

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