Essays and Research Papers on Social Problems

This 9 page paper discusses some of the causes of divorce, and argues that a "culture of divorce," coupled with a lack of respect for marriage and the diminished influence of the church all contribute to the rising divorce rate. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

An 8 page paper which uses Huntington’s essay The Clash of Civilizations as a foundation for examining the direction that world policies, ideals, and politics are going. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines a hypothetical situation involving a troubled teen. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages in length. Of the myriad deficiencies found in far too many elderly institutions, one of the most frustrating for the resident is infringement of privacy. Along with the aspect of autonomy, privacy is one of the last true indicators of independence for those who have set aside their entire lives in ...

An 8 page paper which examines whether or not pornography could ever be a good thing. No sources cited.

3 pages in length. Modifying a process that has been the mainstay of a particular application is not only a complex and enormous undertaking, but it is often a necessary evil to correct issues within that system that no longer function for the benefit of a positive outcome. Processes that are splintered in ...

This 5-page paper explores the concept that, despite the best intentions, people and our society still tends toward racism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4-page paper uses the case of Cindy Sheenan's "campout" outside of President Bush's Crawford, Texas ranch in 2005 to determine why suppression doesn't work in conflict resolution. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the relationship that exists between increased media violence and child aggression. This paper approaches the problem from the analytical framework that media violence is directly related to child aggression. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper examines the problem in general. Causes and solutions are explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper includes a 9 PowerPoint slide presentation and extensive notes. Statistics are included. Poverty is discussed in general. Theories are relayed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

3 pages in length. Attempting to escape the unending progression of the global community is akin to digging in sand: The more one tries to fight the sand's natural tendency to fall back into the hole, the more challenging it becomes to create the hole. This article illustrates how globalization has turned into ...

3 pages in length. The extent to which peer association reflects the lifeblood of adolescent development is both grand and far-reaching; that peer choice and interaction occur at different levels depending upon gender speaks to the multifaceted nature of cultivating social networks. An interview with four teenagers - two boys and two girls ...

A 5 page contention that social inequality is very much alive and well in the twenty-first century. It infiltrates practically every aspect of our existence. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the impact of TV on children and adults in America. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page research paper that offers a literature review, which explores the problem of teen pregnancy in order to offer an issue analysis. In formulating this example paper, the writer/tutor, first of all, discusses the historical background to the formulation of current public health policy in the US, focusing on the controversy that ...

This 5 page paper discusses the difference between the social constructs known as the Gemeinschaft and the Gesellschaft, and argues that democratic leadership is best to deal with the teen unrest in the Gemeinschaft. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page consideration of the degree that income plays as a predictor in family violence. This paper compares contradictory facts that enter into this analysis. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper examines social stratification. Religious stratification is touched on as well. Marx and Weber are mentioned. Examples from the United States and India are provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

3 pages in length. Living below the poverty line anywhere around the world is an existence fraught with constant struggle just to afford the basic necessities of survival; however, to endure sub-poverty life in the United States is a far cry from trying to do the same in third world countries like Ethiopia. ...

This 3-page paper focuses on the Holmes-Rahe Social Readjustment Rating Scale.

In seven pages this outline of elder abuse among African Americans includes such topics as its various types, signs and symptoms, risk factors, preventing and reporting. Five sources are cited in the bibliography.

This 3 page paper focuses on a community effort in White Plains to combat drunk driving. The concept of resolving community problems is the primary aspect of this paper.Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines teen pregnancy with the use of a fictitious example. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper discusses the extent of social inequality in the U.S., and the problems it presents. Bibliography lists 3 sources.