Essays and Research Papers on Social Problems

This 3 page paper begins with the most recent data regarding juvenile crime. The writer then provides the results of studies related to causes and prevention programs. Finally, the essay presents recommendations for implementing a prevention program in the community. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page examination of Affirmative Action. The author defines Affirmative Action and explores some of its results. The intent of Affirmative Action, of course, is to level the playing field in terms of women and minorities. It has been at least partially successful in making this accomplishment. Some, however, contend that ...

A 4 page essay that, first of all, presents lyrics from the song "My Name is Luka" by Suzanne Vega, which deals with the issue of child abuse. Then the writer offers a 3-page explication of the lyrics that describes the perspective presented by the song. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper examines the author's work entitled Discipline & Punish. It is discussed as it respects social control. Examples are provided. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper discusses the ontological assumptions surrounding motherhood. Examples of social, insitutional, and state responses to motherhood are examined. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page article critique that examines Berkman and Zinberg's 1997 study of level of homophobia and heterosexual bias among social workers. The writer summarizes and critiques this research. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which examines what the increase in foul language in mass media says about our society. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page essay that discusses excerpts from Barbara Ehrenreich's Nickel and Dimed and Beth Shulman's The Betrayal of Work, which the writer argues make similar and very persuasive arguments. Both of these authors present a picture of the working poor that contrasts sharply with the image of these workers in American contemporary culture. ...

A 5 page review of several key sociological theories that affect a criminal's re-entry into society after serving out their time in the criminal justice system. Theories that are discussed include the Containment Theory, the Self-Control Theory, Rational Choice, Routine Activities, General Deterrence, Specific Deterrence, and the ecological perspectives theory. No sources are listed.

A 6 page paper discussing statistics, causes, risk factors and other information associated with teen pregnancy, then following with a brief examination of abstinence programs. Silver Ring Thing is the abstinence program example used. Other programs stress preserving virginity only. Silver Ring Thing does the same, while also offering a second chance ...

A 3 page paper which examines Gregory Baum’s claim about social sin being committed out of blindness, and Kozol’s treatment of blindness as it relates to impoverished children in New York. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page discussion of the influence sociocultural forces have in influencing juveniles to join gangs. The author demonstrates that the sociocultural forces come full circle when the same juveniles that were once influenced to join a gang start exerting influence on others. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page discussion of the increase in school violence. The author presents the case that an increased violent content in the media, in television in particular, can be held responsible. Bibliography lists sources.

This 10 page paper looks at the issue of domestic violence and the impact it has on women and children. The paper focuses in the UK, paces the problem in a statistical context and then looks at why and how it occurs and the results on the mental and physical well being of the woman ...

A 5 page paper which presents a hypothetical research regarding teenage drinking. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. With the 1980's nationwide estimates of total homeless population ranging "from 2-3 million for advocacy groups and social scientific estimates of 300,000-500,000" (Hewitt, 1996, p. 431), it is clear to see how there is much more to the notion of homelessness than merely a collection of social deviants. The ...

This 14-page paper provides an overview of motivational theory as it pertains to the field of social work. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper examines hunger as it exists in America today. The problem as it exists among the very young and the very old, as well as for single mothers, is the subject of this paper that contains a great deal of statistics. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the concept of timing as it respects social change. Martin Luther King's Letter form a Birmingham Jail is the source used. No additional sources cited.

This 8 page paper examines a variety of studies and opinions on the effects of television violence. The focus of this paper is on young children and teenagers. How violence and violent news content affects youth is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 13-page paper tries to support the hypothesis that the larger the welfare state, the larger the immigrant population of a particular country. The two countries discussed are Sweden and Ireland. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses how the language of a dominant culture impacts the well-being of those who do not belong to that culture.

This 4 page paper examines the problem in depth. Statistics are provided to show the decline in twenty-first century America. How teen pregnancies affect families is discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

6 pages in length. Universal peace is elusive at best and wholly impossible at worst given the member diversity of the global playing field. Political analysts have effectively addressed the idea of force as the primary element of global hostilities; inasmuch as force is the primary vehicle for political terrorists, it stands to ...

A 3 page paper which examines how an individual could integrate the Christian faith into social work practice in relationship to diverse client populations. No sources cited.