Sociology - October 2007

I want to write a thesis about Capital Punishment. I would like to prove that race and economic status do influence public support for capital punishment. What do you think of this topic? Will my research be bias? Will I be able to prove this? Please give me some feedback and suggestion.

I am a graduate student. Unfortunately, the MPA program at my university does not emphasize on research---they focus on exams and application. I am just want to do an independence study on how to write a thesis. The professor said, "Okay, they will help me. Before picking the topic--- I want your suggestion.

Please help. Thank you very much for your kindness.
Sorry for the poor grammar--English is my second language.

2007-10-08 08:28:57 · 8 answers · asked by Hope 4

2007-10-08 06:44:51 · 10 answers · asked by ~ 1

2007-10-08 06:13:54 · 31 answers · asked by Broken Hippy.com 1

What is your opinion on the social acceptability of bare feet?

2007-10-08 05:32:33 · 28 answers · asked by Kaosmunki 4

Now don't think I am in favor of dog fighting because I am not. But I heard an ad on the radio for a family event that was human cage boxing. Either I don't understand the sport or there is really something wrong here?

2007-10-08 03:32:26 · 10 answers · asked by Doodles 7

Here's great idea for a show...get the dysfunctional of society -who's lives are obviously in turmoil - and rip them to shreds on national TV.

Result...millions tune in to watch this outright cruelty.

The truth...Kyle is the king of mob mentality and a bully who throws his boulders from the moral high ground.

Honestly...if you're a fan of this show you really have some serious questions to ask yourself.

2007-10-08 00:10:06 · 28 answers · asked by thedene 3

Need Good Answers with Explanation

2007-10-07 23:16:33 · 15 answers · asked by Siva 2

I always here from my friends about how Americans are loud. I'm inclined to agree, especially in black culture (they almost scream to communicate with each other sometimes - I actually find it ..... boisterous, not really negative...though...slightly irratating in confined spaces like on the bus.) Overall all though, white culture included, we are rather loud, aren't we? Why is this?...hmmmm

2007-10-07 21:31:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you listen to any sociologist prattle on for more than a few minutes you will hear about how society is racist, sexist, homophobic, etc. They make up fancy terms and love to use verbose jargon "paradigm", "social construct", "hegemony", and other impressive words.

But what does someone do with a Sociology degree? I mean, other than point the finger of blame at everyone and everything in our proud democratic nation?

Do we really need a whole university department on this? Heck no, we don't! Talk about a useless, worthless department... Sociology takes the cake!

2007-10-07 20:13:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to hear how you answer these questions. Try not to think about how they're related when you respond.

1. Is there such thing as a good cop?

2. Are all racists bad people?

2007-10-07 18:08:51 · 18 answers · asked by flatblackwax 1

I was born a psychic and people have hated me and feared me because of it. I have given people good and bad news for free. I tell them the truth and 9 time out of 10 it does happpen the way I say it does and then People freak when it is good or bad.

So why do they ask?

So why do people hate Psychics?

Oh and Please don't ask me for a reading unless you are willing to pay me to do it. People just keep asking and asking and asking and they think and feel that I owe them something because just because I am what I am. It is really frustrating.

2007-10-07 14:14:14 · 2 answers · asked by Russell 2

2007-10-07 10:29:33 · 12 answers · asked by Paula 2

2007-10-07 08:49:56 · 5 answers · asked by atomix591 2

2007-10-07 08:48:25 · 15 answers · asked by Pinky 1

2007-10-07 03:32:38 · 10 answers · asked by ;) 3

2007-10-07 01:10:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-07 01:07:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-07 01:05:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-07 01:03:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean, I'm talking about all the current teenagers.


Yes, the drugs are stronger now, but everyone focuses on what we're doing wrong, when we're doing a lot right.


I mean, our parents have contributed more to global warming than we have, it has been proven. We're not the badguys that you're making us out to be!

2007-10-06 16:35:15 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im doing a project for my sociology class and need ppls(all races) opinion on why 10 yrs ago black parents didnt really take their kids to children movies whereas now more black parents do.

Plz help this is like all the background info I have so far(and yes i know its lame)-In my world history class we watched Mulan, Adladin, and Prince of Eyjupt and each time a lot of the black kids never saw it before. My gf is black and she doesnt even know the story of the little mermaid or pocohantas. But i think things are changing bc my gf's 3 y/o neice has everything Dora the Explorer and her nephew thinks happy feet is the best movie ever.I work at the aquarium and last week I saw this little black boy all by himself crying his eyes out. I though he had lost his parents but when I asked him why he was crying he was like "I can't find Nemo".

2007-10-06 14:43:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Who is Shefali Das?

2007-10-06 12:19:33 · 1 answers · asked by vica 4

2007-10-06 07:59:44 · 6 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6

Why are the incidences of crime higher in the inner cities than the more affluent suburbs?

I need to write a lengthy essay on this,any help appreciated.

2007-10-06 06:14:02 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-06 05:45:18 · 3 answers · asked by PL D 1

2007-10-06 05:36:06 · 1 answers · asked by Derek A 1

what does this mean in terms of government?

2007-10-06 04:23:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can we solve problems in other countries?when problems
of this kind is televised all over the globe. People lead by
example! but if nooses! will still show up anonymously, is
this the answer to Unity which is!Strength! among all nations.

2007-10-06 03:02:49 · 6 answers · asked by Joan Sandverysmart 4

2007-10-05 23:09:18 · 8 answers · asked by chanukya 2

i always do!i have two or three going at the same time!!! ahah!

2007-10-05 21:18:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous