Browsing Undergraduate Research Scholars Capstone (2006–present) by Department "Sociology"

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    • Black African Women's Motivations for Involvement in Southern African Liberation Struggles 
      Jalufka, Alaina 1987- (2011-04-26)
      Since the introduction of colonialism, African women have frequently been ignored in and excluded from political life in southern Africa. However, many women participated as freedom fighters and activists in southern ...
    • Comparing Systems of Forced Labor: Explanations for how the U.S. South’S Slave Economy Became Prosperous 
      Elder, Amy A; Zenn, Jasmin
      This paper showcases negative results of two common theories surrounding United States cotton literature. It has been proposed that the amount of land available to the U.S. South allowed for lucrative expansion that other ...
    • The Effect of a Crisis on Emotions in Social Dilemma Settings 
      Spivey, Tiffany (2012-07-11)
      In the past, research has considered what types of structures and settings influence cooperation and emotions in social dilemmas. However, there is little examination about how a crisis or change in the situation affects ...
    • How Do Contemporary Socialization Techniques Effect Childhood Development? 
      Weber, Madison Kay
      Literature Review: David Riesman’s ([1950] 2002) concept of other-directedness characterizes the majority of society today. He labeled other-directed the tendency of post 1950 American society to be more influenced by the ...
    • How Has Modern Feminism and the #MeToo Movement Evolved Sexual Assault Portrayal in Film? 
      Watson, Sylvia Audrey (2021-05-04)
      Background: This study aims to analyze how contemporary films employed the #MeToo movement for plot inspiration. I hypothesize that films produced between 2016-2020 will depict a diversified, nuanced representation of ...
    • The Influence of Education on Economic Development 
      Garcia, Julia (2013-04-15)
      The purpose of this research is to measure the effect of education on economic development. Economists use education to explain growth unexplained by capital, and argue that it is a fundamental determinant of technological ...
    • Modern Political Anomie 
      Kenyon, Cassidy
      This study explores the political sociological theory of Emile Durkheim to demonstrate that political anomie has resurfaced in American society. Symptoms of anomie are identified by relating sudden regime changes affecting ...
    • On Access and Excess: Birth Interventions for Latinas in the U.S.-Mexico Border Region 
      Gomez, Amanda (2017-05-04)
      The United States southern border is expanding rapidly. Already home to over 7.2 million people, this region also contains two of the nation's top ten fastest growing cities (McAllen, Texas and Laredo, Texas) (DHHS 2009; ...
    • Race and Literacy in the 1930 Houston Census 
      Polk, Katelyn (2014-09-29)
      In this project, I will look at the literacy rates of Whites, Hispanics, and Blacks in Houston based on Census data from 1930. This data will allow me to draw conclusions about literacy and education based on race. In ...
    • Retrospective Memories of Racialized Experiences 
      Price, Hannah M. (2010-07-14)
      This thesis explores the relationship between individuals? memories of experiences with children from different racial backgrounds and their present racial identity. After generating data by collecting responses to an open ...
    • Social Identity and Cooperation 
      Manago, Bianca N (2012-07-11)
      This study seeks to examine the effects of cooperation on social identity in group work. I posit that members of groups which are cooperative and therefore successful will be more likely to identify with the group, than ...
    • THE SOCIOLOGY OF FASHION AND REBELLION: 1900 - PRESENT 
      Bacsik, Rebecca Jean (2014-10-01)
      The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between fashion and rebellion within the social construct, in its historical context as well as with its current and future patterns. To identify how fashion is ...
    • The Theory of the Demographic Transition and Its Cultural Implications 
      Bassett, Bryson Thomas
      Literature Review: David Riesman conceptualized three distinct cultural groups called the Tradition-directed, Inner-directed, and Other-directed. These groups mark three distinct shifts in how humanity absorbed information ...