Essays and Research Papers on Social Problems

A 3 page paper. There is a lack of affordable senior housing in the United States. This essay follows the GAP analysis process to discuss why more housing is needed. Data are reported regarding the senior population and what they spend on housing. Federal regulations regarding this type of housing are identified. Strategies for ...

This 6 page paper is the speak notes for a PowerPoint presentation, kheffcsa.ppt. It presents an overall perspective that encompasses the many effects associated with childhood sexual abuse on its victims. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

In a paper of three pages, the author writes how social media sites can be good and bad for people. The author of this paper talks about addiction to social media being a negative aspect and contacting people all over the world as a positive. There are four sources cited in this paper.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of the cultural effects of violent media. A study highlighting violent video games in Singapore is examined. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 14 page paper examines the Sumatra-Andaman earthquake and considers the way in which social vulnerability was present and played a role in the level of causalities and problems in recovery. The paper starts by looking at the disaster and then the concpet social vulnerability before applying it to the situation and assessing the way ...

This is a 24 page paper that provides an overview of domestic violence in the military. Literature is reviewed and a potential intervention strategy is developed. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

In a paper of three pages, the author writes about the homeless problem in America. The author of this paper discusses the different things that cause homelessness and what can be done to help by individuals. There are three sources cited in this paper.

In three pages this paper examines how eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia can be successfully treated by increasing self-esteem. Five sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 3 page research paper recounts the condition of Lisa, her adoptive mother Hedda Nussbaum and a baby that police and emergency personnel found when they answered an emergency call in 1987. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page research paper draws upon interviews with burglars conducted by Richard Wright and Scott Decker. The paper focuses on what these men related about how they became involved with burglary; how their burglaries are organized; the process of selecting targets; absence or presence of guilt; and the role of substance abuse in burglary. ...

This 6 page paper provides an overview of literature that discusses the nature of recreational/leisure activity programs for vulnerable and at-risk youth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In a paper of four pages, the author writes about for areas of domestic violence in the US and world-wide. The author of this paper discusses homelessness, effects on children, violence against men, and inter-sibling abuse. There are eight sources cited in this paper.

This 8-page paper anaylzes the issues surrounding homelessness and the advocacy groups that are available to help these individuals. There are 4 sources cited.

This 3 page paper offers discussion of how the characteristics and actions of victims are regarded as influencing their victimization. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page research paper reports on the problem of childhood abuse and neglect in the US. The writer describes relevant research. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5.5-page paper analyzes spousal abuse and some causes and statistics surrounding the issue. There are 4 sources cited.

A 3 page paper which argues against John Steinbeck’s claims in Americans and the Land. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses issues pertaining to Latino/Hispanic immigrants and their importance of their workforce to the US economy. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 3 page paper relies on the chapter in the book Freakonomics by authors Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner to illuminate the economics of selling crack cocaine in inner city Chicago. No additional sources are listed.

This 7 page paper discusses issues associated with the practice of child marriage, such as human violations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7-page paper delves behind the claim of an internet meme that food wastage is the fault of capitalists, who would rather discard subpar food, than give it to the needy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7-page paper discusses the reasons for introducing a suicide prevention program within a school district, especially for Hispanic students. Literature review focuses on programs and Hispanic youth suicide issues and prevention. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses abusers who engage in domestic violence and their characteristics, and then focuses on the role of substance abuse in domestic violence. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page research paper reports on the crime of sex trafficking. The writer defines this term, describes the tactics used to traffickers to recruit victims, and investigates its prevalence, focusing on the United States and Nepal. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses the relationship between religion and identity. The paper explains some history of this topic and early theorists. The paper also explains two sociological concepts in terms of the topic. The paper explains the topic. Bibliography lists 8 sources.