Sociology for the Twenty-First Century Chapter 9 -- Web Destinations

Chapter 9: The Political Order
Web Destinations

Human Rights Watch

This website will give you information on this agency's definition of human rights. You can also find data grading various countries on their human rights performance.

New York Times

Browse this New York Times website daily for the major headlines on political, economic, and social issues.

The Irish Times

This destination provides information on the culture and current political events in Ireland. Browse it to learn more about the conflict in Northern Ireland.

Republican National Committee

Browse this web site to learn about the RNC. The web site includes a classroom with background information on the GOP, a chat room, the party’s platform, and an on-line gift shop.

Democratic National Committee

This site is a great source of information on the Democratic Party's platform. It also includes news flashes and a discussion of current political issues.

Reform Party

This site contains information on the history, constitution, and mission statement of the Reform Party.

CAIN Web Service (Conflict Archive on the INternet): The Northern Ireland Conflict (1968 to the Present)

This site contains information and source material on 'the Troubles' in Northern Ireland from 1968 to the present. Also information on society and politics in the region. Material is regularly added to the site and information on particular pages may change.