Part one of term paper
by Brent Pergram, Masters of Arts in Sociology The specific sociological problem that is the topic of this research paper is euthanasia. The purpose of this research is to identify the variables associated with euthanasia. It also discusses the variables associated with various types of euthanasia and suicide. I believe that elderly suicide ...

Part two of term paper
... status that influences how a person views the issue. I will also discuss the definitions of death. I will discuss the ethical and moral aspects of the problem of euthanasia. I will try to use Emile Durkheim’s social integration theory to explain the causes of active euthanasia, and suicide in general. I will also use Charles Tittle’s defiance category of deviance, which represents escape or withdrawal from active participation to social relationships or normative obligations to society. I ...