Essays and Research Papers on Social Problems

This 6 page paper examples the varying ways in which popular culture has impacted society in America and globally. Quotes cited from texts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper examines the notion of social stratification - what it means and how it is manifested in our society. This paper also provides explanations regarding the reasons for social stratification and what social stratification reveals about society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5-page paper examines the events during the early 20th century that formed the basis for Richard T. LaPiere's research on "not practicing what you preach." Bibliography lists 3 sources.

10 pages in length. Delving more deeply into the issue of homelessness compels one to focus upon more than merely one or two areas why such a social phenomenon continues to exist in contemporary society. From corporate downsizing to the cyclical nature of poverty and mental illness to spousal abuse, homelessness is representational ...

This 8 page paper posits that men and women speak a different language. Based on gender and language studies, the author seeks to prove the thesis by looking at studies by Elisabeth Kuhn, Deborah Tannen, Roberta Hall, and anthropologists from earlier years like Ember and Ember. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This comparative contrasts Arlene Stein's The Stranger Next Door with Barry Glassner's The Culture of Fear: Why Americans are Afraid of the Wrong Things. Issues covered include: method of argument, evidence, author's position, issues, and values. The paper concludes with an opinion on which author makes a better point. Surprise ending. Bibliography lists 2 sources. ...

This 10 page paper examines the prison system through Marxist theory. It is suggested that the prison system exists for the benefit of the larger society under capitalism. The prison system is depicted as being class and race based. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the issue of unsupervised children: its prevelence as well as the effects. This paper highlights the many social and physical problems that befall children in such circumstances, and highlights possible solutions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts the Charity Organization Society with the Settlement House Movement. This paper identifies key leaders and philosophies regarding poverty to illustrate the similarities and differences. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper provides information from this book that has to do with domestic workers in the United States. The problems they face and the dichotomy that is created are discussed. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page research paper that discusses, first of all, how people tend to rationalize abusive behavior to avoid taking responsibility and the importance of taking responsibility. Then, the writer explores some of the consequences to such actions. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page review which examines the book’s purpose, the author’s credentials, considers its intended audience, which of the three major theoretical perspective of sociology the author favors, and proposed solutions to reduce this social problem. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. To spend one's life amassing experience, education, information and a better understanding of the surrounding global environment means one has earned the title of being called elderly. However, despite all of the inherent value one may have collected through years of living and breathing on this earth, it does ...

This 8 page paper examines the problem of teen pregnancy in light of social programs. Public policy issues related to welfare, sex education and birth control are included. Solutions are suggested which considers both left and right wing ideologies. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

This 5 page paper is an opinion piece that focuses on ways to argue a position. A prompt submitted by a student is used as a springboard for a discussion on writing a persuasive paper. The majority of the essay is about why morality should not be legislated. Various political parties and their ...

An 8 page review of the problem of child abuse. The author contends that while parents should be provided with the appropriate interventions to allow them to remedy the problems behind the abuse, there is a place where we must draw the line regarding parental rights. If the philosophy "three times and you're ...

This 3 page paper gives an overview and review of Spencer Johnson's book, Who Moved My Cheese. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page discussion of the many benefits of community service. The author contends that enacting mandatory one-year community service requirements for individuals between the ages of eighteen and twenty-one would have advantages for the community as well as for the individual. This contention is supported with a brief look at volunteer services ...

A 12 page research paper that examines team development. To demonstrate team dynamics, the writer first focuses on the motion picture Remember the Titans and then draws on the scholarship of Stewart, Manz and Sims (1999) in their book Team Work and Group Dynamics to discuss issues, such as the stages of team development and ...

8 pages in length. The writer summarizes three chapters on Internet deviance that pertain to pedophilia, cybersex and hackers. No bibliography.

An 8 page outline of the situation which Americans might encounter in Ethiopia. The author of this paper contends that while their are economic incentives to be gained by the American firm and Ethiopians alike, firms must be prepared to prepare their American staff for the cultural differences which they are likely to encounter ...

A 7 page overview of the many considerations which enter into the relationship between social worker and their client. Each of these clients have basic human rights which must be acknowledged if beneficial changes can be enacted. These rights include the right to service. Clients also have the right to be involved, ...

A 4 page paper which examines a set of statistics on violence in the workplace then discusses its origins and its importance to society. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 7 page paper discusses the impact of domestic violence on society. Perspectives offered from healthcare, criminal justice system, and sociologists. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines Johan Galtung, his views concerning violence and peace, and his contributions to understanding violence and peace. Bibliography lists 6 sources.