Essays and Research Papers on Social Problems

This 5-page paper discusses some aspects of social worker supervision, such as parallel process and the four domains. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page research paper that explores the virtual world of an online community, specifically the science fiction world of EVE Online. The writer focuses on the economy of this online community and how it functions. Bibliography lists 6 sources, with additional information drawn from an interview with an EVE player.

A 12 page consideration of the history and contemporary state of the souther Appalachians. This paper approaches the region from the perspective of a professional counselor that hopes to work there. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

3 pages in length. Scaramella et al's (2008) study underscores a critical component of developmental behavior in children that has historically lacked solid backing of scientific research. The authors illustrate the interconnectivity between generational influence and harsh parenting induced by the impact of socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds - rather than parents' education level as ...

An 8 page paper which examines the arguments of David Bacon in his book Illegal People. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 15 page discussion of alcoholism and its impacts to society. This paper discusses how we have historically dealt with the problem and makes suggestions for more effective intervention. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page consideration of the many challenges facing the advocate for the mentally ill homeless population. This paper emphasizes that not only is the client’s physical living situation of concern, so too are things like mental health care, income, and social integration. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at homelessness in America. Causes and solutions are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

7 pages in length. The writer discusses four articles on aging in terms of research topic, format, results and recommendations. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page discussion of the growing problem of childhood obesity. This paper statistically describes the problem and suggests behavioral modification is key to addressing it. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discuses the sociological and psychological issues involved with divorce among the elderly. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

8 pages in length. Kimberly and Kine' abide by many of the same values and beliefs with regard to familial, health and social components, yet they also have several distinct divisions in these area that relate specifically to geographic traditions the same way these parallels are attributed to having an underlying racial connection. ...

An 8 page assessment of the factors that influence a victim’s decision to stay with their abuser or to leave. Bibliogaphy lists 9 sources.

9 pages in length. Counseling is the approach taken to help people reclaim their mental faculties when stress, trauma or chemical imbalance serve to compromise them. Personal philosophy includes the components of compassion, empathetic listening, guidance not direction, therapeutic alliance and the ability to accept the fact that one person cannot always fix ...

This 8 page paper examines global social movements and their relevance today. Research is provided to support the assumptions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10 page paper considers each of corporal punishment on children within a family environment. The paper spots by defining what is meant by corporal punishments and then goes on to consider the short and long-term consequences to those who suffer from corporal punishment. Issues considered include the physical, psychological and psychosocial results of corporal ...

9 pages in length. Being deprived of a sound education, the opportunity to earn a decent wage and living under constant socioeconomic margins provides the basis upon which certain populations have a much greater incidence of drug and alcohol abuse. Understanding the principal factors that underlie these realities is best appreciated through Marx's ...

This 3 page paper provides a review of this article as well as an examination of implications for social work practice. No additional sources cited.

Using the story of Corn Woman and her abusive husband Brave Wolf, this 4 page paper discusses the traditional mechanisms that were in place in Cheyenne culture to address domestic abuse. The question is addressed as to how this traditional address is effective in contemporary society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines whether domestic abuse is a justifiable defense for murder. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper examines materialism and explains why it is detrimental. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses some of the issues and problems of housing in the U.S. today. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper examines Tally's Corner, a book by Elliot Liebow. Several issues in the neighborhood are provided as examples and analyzed sociologically. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page research paper/essay that discusses the causes and negative effects of divorce. The writer puts this topic in historical context. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper considers the book “The Community in Rural America,” a work about the sociological aspects of community and how it is defined in ruralAmerica, by Kenneth P. Wilkinson. Bibliography lists 3 sources.