Sociology is a particularly interesting topic to write about. The following is a list of topics to research for sociology.
Sociology is the study of groups of people and their cultures, customs, practices. Because this topic is so broad and our culture is always changing, there are endless possibilities when deciding which sociological topic you would like to write about. With sociology, one could write about various subjects that range from pop culture to cults.
This list will also guide you to make your own, original topic based on theoretical sociology. The top ten sociological subjects are listed below with plenty of ideas for your research.
Scroll down to see the following umbrella topics broken down into possible essay titles:
Race, Nationality, and Ethnicity
Mass Media
Sociology of Food
Youth Cultures
Sociology of Gender and Sexuality
Social Movements
Cults, Clans, and Communities
Class Conflict and Inequalities
Spirituality, Superstition, and Legends
Commodities
1. Race, Nationality and Ethnicity
Race, Nationality, and Ethnicity are some of the most written about subjects in sociology. Classical sociologist Emile Durkheim discussed the effects of origin on a person and the solidarity that they feel with others from the same or similar origin. Sociologists like to study these bonds, as well as the negative effects of difference.
By using the Census data from your nation, you can write thousands of research papers. The following are some sociological topics on race, nationality, and ethnicity:
Race
Racial Segregation in Cities
The Correlation between Class and Race
[insert race] Education Levels
Interracial Marriage Then and Now
Racial Stereotypes and their Affects
Culture and Race: Is Environment More Affective than Race?
Ethnicity
Ethic Culture and Race: What is the Difference/What is the Correlation?
How Ethnicity Affects Class
Multi-Ethnic Individuals and their Position in Society
Multicultural Society and the Prominent Culture
Nationality
Patriotism in [insert country]
How [insert plural nationality] views [insert plural nationality]
Nationality and Pride: What Makes a Patriot?
2. Mass Media
One of the most interesting things to research for sociology is the media. What we see on television, in magazines, in theaters has an affect on us as members of society. There are endless topics to study in the media, but below is a list of topic ideas.
How ________ are Presented in the Media
[insert a race]
Young Women
Women
Men
Young Men
Children
Disabled Individuals
Celebrities [choose one]
The Mentally Challenged
The Media’s Target and Portrayal for Profit
What Commercials Play at What Times During the Day? [Also, which channels do they play on?]
Who consumes the most [insert genre] music?
Sexuality and Disney Movies
Romantic Comedies and Women
Gym, Tan, Laundry: A Study of Jersey Shore and its Viewers
Children’s Television
Ratings and New Technologies: How Youth Watch Television
3. Sociology of Food
Food culture is a very interesting topic to research not only on the distribution-side, but also how it is consumed. Here are some possible research topics for those of you who want to learn more about how our food is made, distributed, consumed.
How Food is Made
Where does our food come from? Meats, Vegetables, and More
How does [insert fast food place] Make their Food?
Laws on Food: Food Regulations
Which Companies Supply Food to the US?
The Use of Pesticides in Farms
Monsanto Seeds
The Seed Bank
How Food is Distributed
Import-Export Practices around the World
Food Packaging Messages
The Locations of Fast Food Chains in Relation to Low-Income Areas
The Geographical Difference in Food Distribution: Class Inequality
How Food is Consumed
The Difference in Serving Sizes Over Time
Do you Know What’s In Your Food? A Study of the Nutritional Facts and Food Education
Where do People Eat?
Family Dinners and the Modern Day
[Insert Country/State/City] Food Culture
Are We What We Eat: A Study on Obesity
Child Obesity
Has Technology Changed the Way We Eat?
Vegetarians, Vegans and Others with Personal Food Regulations
How the Media Advertises Food
4. Youth Cultures
One of the most interesting sociological topics to study is youth culture. Youth belong to many subcultures, which they illustrate in their attitude, clothing, music and more. Studying these cultures allows us to understand how our world works–particularly the media due to the fact that the majority of American consumers are between the ages of 14 and 21.
Hip Hop Culture in the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s
Punk: Anarchy, Rebellion and Revolution
Extreme Sport Culture: Surf, Skate and Snow
How Adolescents are Affected by the Media
“Emo” Culture: The Self-Destructive Teen
Mean Girls: A Study of Competition between Young Women
Jock Culture
At-Risk Youth and Deviant Behavior
Messages Promoted in [insert genre here] Music
Masculinity and Femininity in High School
Cliques and Outcasts: A Study of a High School Social Structure
Bullying
Cyber Bullying
Maturity and the Media: Are Teens Pressured to Mature as Fast as their Favorite Stars?
Sex and Adolescents
5. Sociology of Gender and Sexuality
The gender bias has been one of the more important subjects that sociologists study because it is in every culture around the world. Man and woman have always been opposites in society, which has contributed to numerous inequalities. The following is a list of sociological research topics on gender.
Wages for Men and Women
Genderized Occupations: Nurses and Contractors
Women in the Workplace
Transgendered Individuals
Homosexuality and How it is Portrayed in the Media
“Coming Out”: Feared or Loved
The Gender Bias: How Men and Women are Treated Differently in Law, Media, and Social Interactions
Anorexia and Women
Gender Stereotypes in [media/workplace/region]
The Feminist Revolution
Women’s Rights and Movements
The White (Man’s) House
6. Social Movements
Social movements and revolutions are interesting topics to study because they illustrate the formation of a community that shares the same beliefs and strives to accomplish a goal. Social movements are always happening, which makes them current as well as historical, so choosing a topic is easy!
To study a movement, just choose a movement or a group of people that are being oppressed. Then choose whether you would like to study the oppression, formation of the movement, the movement itself, the accomplishments or downfall of the movement, or the aftermath. Here are some movements to get you started:
The Civil Rights Movement
The Feminist Movement
Occupy Wall Street
Animal Rights Movement
The French Revolution
Nazism
Prohibition
Tea Party Movement
Disability Rights Movement
Fair Trade Movement
Ethiopian Movement
Human Rights
Anti-Nuclear Movement
7. Cults, Clans and Communities
People in society want to be a part of a group that shares their same beliefs. Sometimes these groups become so united that they are destructive, whereas some of the groups create solidarity, community, and fellowship. The following is a list of religions, cults and other groups that share similar beliefs and can be studied.
Moonies
Christians
Catholics
Klu Klux Klan
Nazis
Hindu
Buddhist
Charles Manson
Judaism
Antoinism
Scientologists
Montana Doomsday Religious Cult – “Church Universal and Triumphant”
8. Class Conflict and Inequalities
Classes are treated differently in every society. Because the inequalities are so deeply embedded in our society, it is difficult to eliminate them. Geographically, classes are segregated, which further complicates the pursuit for equality. Here are some topics to study:
Class and Geographical Segregation
Ghettos and Gated Neighborhoods
Food in Rich and Poor Areas
Schools in Low Income Neighborhoods
Taxes and Wages
The Affects of the Ghetto on Youth
The “Ghetto” Cycle: A Study of Recidivism and No Opportunities
Wealth and Race
City Funding and District Zones
9. Spirituality, Superstition, and Ledgends
One of my favorite topics to write about is Ancient Hawaiian culture. The Ancient Hawaiians had many myths and legends as do numerous other cultures. Sociological studies about myths and legends illustrate the purposes of these legends. Below are some interesting cultures and legends to get you started.
Leprechauns
Dolphins and the Amazon
Pele, the Hawaiian Fire Goddess
Viking Legends
Egyptian Legends (Tombs, Afterlife, and Tut)
Biblical Events
Pandora’s Box
Mayan Culture
Lochness Monster
The Legend of the Three Sisters
10. Commodities
Research about commodities can be done with little field work and mostly with available data online and in books. You could choose a number fo things to write about including the following:
Vinyl Records or Music in other forms
Currency/Gold/Rare Gems and Minerals (Inflation, Deflation)
Art
Artifacts (Rare or Other)
Antiquities
Technology
Oil
Food
Entertainment
Celebrity
Fashion Accessories
Toys
Services/Wages
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